Bridging the Past with the Future I learned that the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person. ~ Andy Rooney This summer I enjoyed time with my extended family in Minnesota. Relatives traveled from all parts of the U.S. for a weekend of…
The Many Faces of Love If you ask ten people to give you their definition of love, you will likely get ten different answers. Most people will begin by saying that love is a feeling, and if I ask them to describe the feeling, I will again get many different…
How to Renew Your “I Do” This month many of us will witness the vows of marriage. In churches, on beaches, in gardens, along rivers and on ranches, we will hear those timeless words “I do.” We will watch young couples begin their married life and perhaps surmise about the…
What You Need to Know About Self-Care “Every human on earth craves nurturing and to be mothered.” ~ Dr. Christiane Northrup It is true that deep down inside we all want someone to “mother” us. And I mean all of us; from toddlers who can crawl up on your knee,…
Pruning with Love and Discernment Happy Spring! I love the Spring season because it is time of birth and rebirth; a reminder of the natural cycles of life and opportunities to “begin again.” Last week as I tackled some Spring preparations in my yard I was struck by the parallels…
Preparing to Vision The last few years I have enjoyed making a “vision board” just after the New Year. It is usually an indulgent afternoon with close family or friends spent dreaming, planning and inviting the life I desire. I am looking forward to doing just that next weekend.…
Every year about this time I find myself longing for the light: the light of longer days; the light of giving spirits; the light of human compassion; the light of new beginnings; the light of Divine Love. This year the longing feels profound in the wake of the darkness of…
It is the week after Thanksgiving and the holiday season is now officially underway. Many people are already feeling the pressure of “too much to do, too little time.” We hear lots of conversation about “stress management” and it’s certainly a good time to keep it in mind; but what…
Thanksgiving is a holiday dedicated to the gathering of family and friends to celebrate the abundance in our lives. We are especially mindful of the blessings of family, good health, meaningful work, friends and faith. It is a time to slow down, think about what we are grateful for, feel…
What’s Yours? Last night I met with friends and listened to a conference call on the topic of “Rewriting Your Money Story,” that was led by women’s health expert Dr. Christiane Northrup and her business team. It’s a topic not always openly discussed but relevant to all of us because…