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Taking Your Power Back with Forgiveness

Taking Your Power Back with Forgiveness

Something extraordinary just happened. I had wanted to go to an event today but had expected to be out of town. My schedule changed so I hadn’t had to travel but I’d forgotten all about the event. Then, this morning, two hours before start time, a friend contacted me to say he had an extra […]

Being Ridiculous

Being Ridiculous

Sometimes I just have to laugh at myself – and the little unexpected beauties in life. I was in a hurry to get to church. A big hurry to go find some calm and spiritual communion. Ha! I had made myself late squeezing in a few extra little chores that morning.   A few blocks from […]

Don’t Let Comparison Rob You!

Don’t Let Comparison Rob You!

  How many times have you asked yourself, “Am I as pretty as _______?”   “As successful as _______?” “As smart as _______?” “As thin as _______?” “As good as _________, or ________ or ________?” Blah, blah, blah … Boy do I get it! I have spent a lifetime comparing myself to others and judging my […]

Resistance Far From Futile

Resistance Far From Futile

Like so many who believe the election of Donald Trump to be dangerous and harmful I have been going through the various stages of grief coupled with a lot of worry and fear. As a life-long environmental and social activist it’s easy to focus on the pain. The specter of increased assault on our Earth […]

Beautiful Response from Iranian Friend

I have a very good friend who was born in Iran. We met many years ago through a leadership development program. He just sort of naturally and quietly became the wiseman/ spiritual guru of our class. He is one of the most humble, gentle servant leaders I’ve ever known. Tonight, with my heart heavy about […]