You may have heard the saying “as within, so without;” it reflects a very simple but profound truth. It captures the idea that your internal world is reflected in the external world; that your relationship with yourself is very much connected to your relationships with others. This is especially true…
Last week I enjoyed beautiful air, sunshine and a hike up Miller Canyon in Arizona. After more than a week of living with some viral assault, it felt good to feel good again. Although I try to stay mindful and grateful for my health, nothing ups my appreciation of a…
“Lord of all to thee we raise, this our hymn of grateful praise.” It was twenty years ago this week. It was a unique Thanksgiving for our family and one that I still recall with great fondness. Most years we had hosted Thanksgiving dinner for family and friends who…
Perfect Timing Timing is a fascinating concept to me. Probably because it is a powerful factor in the way life unfolds and one that I often do not understand, and certainly cannot control. Birth and death most easily come to mind in this regard, but there are countless other…
Moving On Is it just me, or does it seem like everyone is moving this year? My family, neighbors and friends alike all seem to be moving on. Whether it’s down-sizing, upgrading, retiring or building – change is in the air. It’s been interesting to be the one not…
Stress: The Kiss of Death or the Spice of Life 5 Keys of Stress Management April has been designated as “Stress Management” month. Perhaps its the pressure and frenzy of completing our taxes that makes it foremost in our minds, but the truth is that we need stress management…
This week I went through the annual process of “closing out” my office files for the year. The practical perspective is rather tedious, but it brings reflection that is so worthy of my time. It is a reminder of the amazing people I met this year, the great conversations shared…
Presence, Priorities, Planning and Peace In our last meeting of the Whole Health Wise group we talked about practices that support moving through the holiday season with less stress and more pleasure. We came up with some great guidelines that are worth sharing. They are appropriately named the “Four Ps.”…
What If You’re Wrong About That? How Your Beliefs Shape Your Life I was talking with another wellness coach recently who was frustrated and feeling rather stuck in her business. She said that every time she thought about reaching out to someone about her business she felt anxious and…
Taking a Time Out 7 Tips for Making the Most Of It Dear friends, It has been awhile (5 months but who’s counting). And I have missed this. Sitting at my computer in the comfortable surrounds of my home office and having a conversation with you. You’d be surprised how…