THOUGHTS

Be A Ripple In The Waters Of Life – September 2019

How does one stay present and in our hearts, while it seems that the world as we know it is unraveling?  One only has to open a news feed or watch a newscast to feel a dreaded sense that we are spiraling out of control.  And we may feel helpless to...

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Emerging from Winter’s Womb – April 2019

Sometimes the way to awaken more fully into our Authentic Self is to surrender to the Inner Light that is ever present, even when (or especially when) we don’t’ believe in it. It is present in our moments of joy.  It’s there when we’re expressing kindness to...

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Gifts – December 2018

This time of year always seems to bring an increased flurry of energy and busy-ness as we near the holidays.  We become consumed by details and lists, planning for festive meals, buying gifts, reaching out to family and friends, and so much more.  With that, also...

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Compassion for the Child Within – September 2018

Lately it seems that in almost every conversation, turn of the dial or click of the mouse, we are witnessing so much chaos, discord and disruption.  Globally, we see it in scenes of the earth erupting and blowing fires and storms into once idyllic places of beauty....

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Stirring Joy – Spring 2018

How sweet this time of year, as we witness new life waking up all around us. Everywhere, the buzz and excitement of nature’s intuitive rhythm. One can’t help but feel inspired by the energy.  There’s a sense of urgency to nurture new projects and tend to the details...

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The Best Present …is Presence ~ December 2017

There’s something mystical and inspiring about this time of year.   For many of us, there is the tradition of exchanging gifts. Presents thoughtfully selected, lovingly hand-made or purchased in haste. Then as tradition has it, these offerings are carefully wrapped....

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New Vision – September 2017

Sometimes we become so identified with our lives; our personal goals, aspirations, and defined way of being, that we lose sight of the many miracles and blessings sprinkled into every moment. We may fail to recognize the beauty in the details intricately woven into...

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Winter Solstice – Entering the Mystery – December 2016

This time of year holds a quickening of energy. We experience it all around us in the readying for holidays ~ events we cherish, and also encounters we dread. We recognize it in our wish to create special moments and nurture long-held traditions. We feel it in the tug...

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Living in Your Growth Edges – September 2016

We come in to this life with certain innate gifts and knowing. But as we adapt to the complexities of our environment and the garment of our personalities, we loosen our hold on these Inner Truths. We become very adept in solidifying learned beliefs and responses that...

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April 2016 – Messages Revealed

We often seek a Higher guidance to our deep questions: “Why am I here? What am I meant to learn in this situation or relationship?; “Should I choose this path or the other path? Why do I struggle with the same things?…” Here’s another question. Do we recognize or...

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Gifts – The Art of Giving and Receiving – Jan 2016

The ritual of gift giving is woven into the fabric of our lives for many significant occasions (i.e. Christmas, Birthdays, Anniversaries, “Just Because”). The gift may be something material and tangible that has been thoughtfully selected; or it may be the gift of...

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River As Metaphor – Sept 2015

We’re so blessed in our Forest city to have so many tributaries of water - rivers, creeks and streams running through her.   As often as possible, I take my walk to one of our parklands along the water’s edge. It’s vitality and diverse rhythm compels me to recognize...

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