Attachment Theory
When the Heart is Ready, Love Appears
A friend and I spent some time reflecting on the loving impact a mutual mentor had in our lives. This woman entered mine and my friend’s life at a time of hardship – which looking back was really a time of Awakening. We laughed and cried a little as we remembered the lessons we learned,…
Read MoreRemembering
Mindfulness has become a familiar term in our culture. Recently I had a family member ask if I could sit with her and explain the meaning of mindfulness. This question inspired some personal reflection. I began exploring what exactly mindfulness means to me and why it is that a mindful based experience is one to…
Read MoreWhole-Hearted Boundaries
I spend a lot of time thinking of, speaking of, and practicing “open-hearted living.” In an effort to cultivate a heart of kindness and compassion, I practice looking beyond behaviors to the Goodness that resides within each of us. I spend much of my time exploring topics such as vulnerability, love, and gratitude. Somewhere along…
Read MoreMay You …
Seek Truth. Love Wisdom and walk towards Her. Recognize the Goodness that this life is made of. See yourself and love what you see. Speak and also listen. Remain open-minded and always teachable. Risk hurt for the sake of love. Give freely of the gifts you’ve been given. Live a life woven with gratitude and…
Read MoreOrdinary is Extrodinary
Extravagance is sweet: the potential of a new career, excitement of a new relationship, accomplishment of completing a financial goal, anticipation of a vacation … But what about the ordinary days. The days when things are just regular and there is nothing spectacular to celebrate. These are the days that life is made of and they invite us…
Read MoreI am Awakening to my True Nature
I’ve developed a preference for language that draws attention to the Goodness within. We use terms like spiritual growth to describe what I see as Awakening to the fact that you already have all that you need to cultivate a life of peaceful joy. Often we feel like we are broken and in need of…
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