Her voice caught me from the first note, swelling through the concert hall in a wave of sound. I didn’t speak the language – wouldn’t understand a thing until the English aria near the end. It didn’t matter. In fact, I barely glanced at the translations included with the program. » » Continue reading
Just Do It! How a Little Bit of Action Changes Everything
I sometimes fall victim to Toxic Option Syndrome. I think it is most commonly associated with shopping – so many brands and stores and colors and sizes. So many that I stand in a stupor and buy nothing. For more minutes than I care to admit. » » Continue reading
Resolutions, possibility and the fifth chakra
The New Year always gets me excited.
I think it started when I was kid. My mom would have us sit down on New Year’s Day and write out our goals for the year. I would spend hours contemplating that list – dividing things into categories that I thought would occupy my next year. » » Continue reading
Stuck in Traffic? Try this:
Nothing is a waste of time if you use the experience wisely.
– Auguste Rodin
This is one I try to remember when stuck in traffic, late for an appointment. Or caught at a party I don’t want to be at. » » Continue reading
Answering the call of creativity
Creation is one of the most fundamental aspects of being human. We revere the work of artists, playrights, writers, dancers, craftsmen, speakers, poets, musicians. They have the power to touch souls, raise emotions, inspire hope, incite passion. They speak the unspoken, unveil the mysteries of consciousness and the universe. » » Continue reading
The Number One Way to Combat Fear
“Don’t let your throat tighten with fear. Take sips of breath all day and night, before death closes your mouth.”
-Rumi
Simple, clear and accessible in the moment you feel most afraid. Just breathe.
You’ll be amazed how well it works. » » Continue reading