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This post is part of my cornerstone content, written years ago, updated for today and still inspiring wisdom and deep understanding. As a kid, I was under the impression that I’d have all of the answers when I grew up. I’d know what I wanted and how I was going to get it. I thought there would come this magical time in the future when all of my questions and fears would melt away, and I’d know, no matter what, I was going to be happy. Well, come to find out, that day never comes. The truth is the only way any of us knowRead More →

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This post is part of my cornerstone content, written years ago, updated for today, and still inspiring wisdom and deep understanding. One day I went upstairs to gather laundry from my son’s room and the open window in his room had blown the door shut. As I opened up his door, I was met with a warm gust of air, followed by a cool breeze. That flow of air reminded me of energy from the Source. Without an outlet, the cool breeze was blocked from cooling off the room but once I opened up the door, the current of air had somewhere to go. Once the warmRead More →

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This post is part of my cornerstone content, written years ago, updated for today, and still inspiring wisdom and deep understanding. I was on a walk with Tootsie when I came across this rock. It looks like one of the many heart-shaped rocks I’ve picked up over the years, but with the bottom broken off. As I picked it up, I was surprised at not only how heavy it seemed but how perfectly it fit into my fingers, my thumb resting comfortably in the space in the center. I carried it like this on my walk, thinking, as I often do, about what this brokenRead More →

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This post is part of my cornerstone content, written years ago, updated for today and still inspiring wisdom and deep understanding. Back in 2008-9, we were living in Tatui, Brazil while my husband built a factory for his work. Blake and I had been arguing, so I took a walk with Tootsie to go cool off. Now, Blake and I don’t argue very often, but like all couples, when we do, it’s painful. Not physically, fortunately, but for me, it felt like my heart and mind were on fire. My gut was in a knot and I was struggling not to cry in public. I was miserable.Read More →

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This post is part of my cornerstone content, written years ago, updated for today, and still inspiring wisdom and deep understanding. As I sit here typing, I feel the lizard (the ancient part of my brain that wants to keep me “safe”) pushing me to do it already. “Write the post, then you can be done. Just write it and then start working on the other 9 things on your to-do list. You have a lot to do today, so it’s time to get cracking.” Geesh, pressure much?! My lizard wants me to make it quick, something short and sweet. Although I could write something to getRead More →

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This post is part of my cornerstone content, written years ago, updated for today, and still inspiring wisdom and deep understanding. One of my most significant faults is rushing. Rushing through my responsibilities, I’m always hurrying to get someplace else. Instead of being fully present, a lot of times, my head is already ten steps ahead of where I should be, and I miss out on the whole experience. It takes practice to become more mindful of my thoughts and actions. Gretchen Rubin talked about mindfulness on her Happiness Project blog. She writes “I’m trying to stay more deeply in the present moment, to savor the seasons and thisRead More →

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This post is part of my cornerstone content, written years ago, updated for today, and still inspiring wisdom and deep understanding. We all have to let go of something at one time or another. Like that security blanket when we were little, the training wheels for our bike, or that ex who had completely different hopes and dreams, holding on to what is no longer meant for us creates a drag on our energy, slowing down our progress. Like a seedling breaking out of its shell, exposing ourselves to new and different elements can make us feel vulnerable, unsettled, and alone. Whether you call it enlightenment,Read More →

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This post is part of my cornerstone content, written many years ago, updated for today, and still inspiring wisdom and deep understanding. This is the story of my first spiritual awakening, although I didn’t realize it at the time. I was married once before. My first husband and I were always looking for some way to make the other feel small. (Especially if there was someone else around to try to impress.) Communication between us was sarcastic, contemptuous, and cynical, and usually ended up with one or both of us sulking, at best. Fortunately, we divorced after only being married for a year. It was theRead More →

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This post is part of my cornerstone content, written years ago, updated today, inspiring wisdom and deep understanding. When I was about 10 or 11 years old, I remember looking at my pile of gifts one Christmas morning. Santa had been generous that year, so there was quite a bit to carry into my room. Although it is embarrassing to admit, I specifically remember thinking, “Now” where am I going to put all of this crap?” Ugh. All of those gifts, all of the anticipation, and all of the joy turned to ‘crap” simply because I didn’t think I had enough storage space. I’m sharing thisRead More →