Life, New Year, and the Word that Awakens.

A very special, wise, loving woman came into my life back in 2007 – Margaret. She taught me the value of Truth, Love, Compassion, Service, and Human Connection. She convinced me that I was strong enough to achieve any goal that I set my mind to. She taught me the value of identifying my deepest…

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Ordinary 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…

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I 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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Rest in the Home of You

Identify the things that help you to feel at home in your body.  Do those things.  The way you know you feel at home in your body is that your anxiety is a little less, your thoughts are a little quieter, and the feeling of “I should be doing something else” is a little less…

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Purposful ​Gratitude

Gratitude doesn’t come easy in the midst of loss, pain, and internal discomfort. The thing is: gratitude is like medicine. This month marks 11 years since my first life changing Awakening.  This Awakening was preceded by a time of deep sadness, pain, and spiritual bankruptcy.  A professional suggested that I write out a gratitude list which named…

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Embrace Busy – Practice Stillness

Busy moments, busy days, busy weeks, busy years make up a busy life.  To slow down and take a breath is a choice, it will almost never just happen.  At times it is necessary to embrace the fast-paced busy nature of life.  While acknowledging the need for busy, we must also honor our need  for…

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