Getting Unstuck
At times I feel “stuck” and I’m guessing you do too. Like I’m sort of wedged in to a tight space, and it’s easier to stay than to figure out how to get out. But staying put only holds you … Continued
Derailment Happens
This is how it usually goes. Sometime during the week, something stands out that becomes the subject of my next blog post. It may be an interaction with someone, or an event I attended, or just something in my daily … Continued
Knee-Jerk or Pause and Proceed?
One of the greatest gifts I’ve received from my meditation practice, is that I am now much more likely to respond to a difficult situation than react. That’s not to say I don’t fall into old reactive habits sometimes, I’m … Continued
The Gift of Imperfection
Perfection is so overrated, don’t you think? I like to say I’m “perfectly imperfect” meaning I accept myself just as I am, with all my flaws and imperfections. Imperfections are what make us more interesting, special and unique. All those … Continued
Lessons from a Wildfire
It’s Fire Season in the Central Sierra. Until about ten years ago or so, Fire Season never used to be a thing. Now, it takes it’s place alongside the calendar seasons and tourist season. It’s everyone’s least favorite season, and … Continued
A Well-Loved Companion: Saying Goodbye
“How about this one?” my daughter said. The dog she was pointing to stood out from the rest. Nearly full grown, she wanted to be near the others in her kennel at the animal shelter, following them around almost to … Continued
Routine, Rituals and a Little Superstition
The other day, our breakfast table conversation centered around the subject of routine. Neither of us like routine, however I understand that routine likes me. I operate better with a routine, accomplishing more, creating healthy habits and feeling less frenzied. … Continued
Forgiveness: A Gift to Yourself
July 7th is Global Forgiveness Day, a day set aside to reconnect and move beyond hurts. And in forgiveness, we let go of the burden of anger for real or perceived wrongs. It’s a gift to yourself, a gift of … Continued
Wondering & Wandering
Photo Credit: Day Schildkret Over the next year, I’ll be sharing a bit about a new course I’m taking called “Morning Altars.” This is a full, year-long class that meets weekly for a couple hours and then we meet for … Continued
Celebrating the Light!
I love long days of sunshine, and so the first day of summer is special to me. This year, summer begins at 2:14 am PDT on Tuesday, June 21 here in the northern hemisphere, also known as the Summer Solstice. … Continued