Best Gift Ever

~Attention~ Pure, loving, and kind. It means being completely present and in the moment. Give it to a loved one. Give it to a friend. Give it to a cause. Give it to a stranger. But most important, give it to yourself.

A Soul Adrift

I’ve lost my footing, but not my mind. The turbulent sea of egos and expectations has tossed me about. Unsupported by others. I am alone at sea. Gasping for air even though I know I can breathe freely. The weight of dashed hopes and impatience weighs on my chest. I …

Crisis = Opportunity

When diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease in 2004, I felt like my life was over. I felt like that for about 30 minutes, maybe it was less. The diagnosis caught me off-guard, and that’s what was shocked me into immediate despair. Why me? And how did it happen? I sobbed, deeply. …

Soul Work Burnout

Recently, I got really burned out on soul work. I caught myself becoming irritated and impatient during a meditation workshop, so I closed the internet browser and gave myself a time out. I allowed myself to sit there and feel all the thoughts and emotions that had come over me. …

I Am Scared Shitless

This isn’t about COVID-19. This is about me. This is about the journey I began years ago, that I am still on. For the entirety of my life I have made decisions based upon the needs of others. I have shaped my life to limit my impact or disappointment to …