I’m am blessed to have many exceptional people in my life, and it is with much gratitude that I share this beautiful article from one of those people. Julia Siporin is a yoga teacher, “Awake in the Wild” teacher, current … Continued
I’m an observer. I observe my own thoughts and actions and, on a larger scale the human spirit. I observe nature. I observe the interactions between the two. I share what I observe through these writings, not because they provide … Continued
Today, as we celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., my thoughts turn towards leading a peaceful life. For me, peace is my purpose in life – to create peace in the world and to teach others to … Continued
It’s winter here at the Big Lonely Ranch (more on the name later). It’s been raining for days (YAY!), the days are short and to top it off, we’re being very frugal with the heat because the gas company somehow … Continued
In the past week, I’ve been presented with two schools of thought that appear to be very conflicting: 1) save up for leaner times, just as nature conserves for the winter months during times when resources are abundant; and 2) … Continued
Last year at this time, I invited you to look back on your year, suggesting that you close the year out to welcome in the new (Looking Back on the Year: What Will You See?). So this year, let’s look … Continued
In the past week, I have been doing a lot of reflecting on our interconnectedness. I mentioned last week that I lost a friend, who I found out had been without a home, living on the streets. Because her body … Continued
This week, my husband Tim and I are spending a little time on the Oregon coast. Not the most popular time of year to be here, and that’s one of the draws for us. The sea is particularly powerful today. … Continued
Here we are at the beginning of December. This can be a stressful time for some, and even if you don’t celebrate a holiday at this time of year, all the activities going on around you can be overwhelming. Here’s … Continued
This time of year can be stressful for any of us. Family gatherings (and oftentimes the drama that goes with it), holiday travel and tight gift-giving budgets can test the most “zen” of us. So from now until the end … Continued