My Holiday Wish for You
As I have mentioned in previous posts, I have not always been a great fan of the holiday season for many reasons. However, this time of year is important to most world religions, and while I may not subscribe to … Continued
A Guide to Mindful Gift Giving
The holiday shopping season is upon us. In the past this has been a sort of sticky area for me, it’s one of the big reasons this was not my favorite time of year. Last year at this time, I … Continued
Social Giving for Greater Happiness
With Thanksgiving behind us, it’s officially the holiday season. For some of us, this can be a very stressful time. You may feel like your budget is stretched beyond its limits, or you may be missing loved ones. Maybe you … Continued
Wear the Purple! … and other lessons learned
The first time I saw her, she was wearing a complete outfit of crochet, purple and white, her wavy salt and pepper hair peaking out from under a purple beret. I thought, “this is someone I want to know.” Ruth … Continued
Note to Self: Be Flexible and Open
They are two friends who live in different countries, yet they get together often. This time it was to celebrate birthdays. Nadine, who lives in Baja California, was celebrating her 70th birthday. Heidi, from Laguna Beach, had just turned 80th. … Continued
A Time of Intention, Renewal and Re-Commitment
Today, Monday, September 6, 2021, at sundown marks the start of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year that begins High Holy Days (or High Holidays). It’s a time of reflection and fresh starts, a time when we can set intentions … Continued
Meditation in the Garden: Finding Joy in Grief
On Saturday, I had my meditation group over for “Meditation in the Garden.” Jason’s Garden is a place for meditation, remembrance and celebration. It’s a labor of love to honor the life of our son, who we lost last year … Continued
A Healing Reminder
More and more people are discovering the healing properties of nature and, as you might guess, I couldn’t be happier. What sometimes surprises me is the lessons I continue to learn from the forest. I recently took a family out … Continued
Building Blocks of Wellness #1: Community
Today’s post is the first in a series of articles on what I call the Four Building Blocks of Wellness: Mindfulness, Movement, Nutrition and Community. Community is a subject I talk of often, and I’m starting there because the past … Continued
I Am, Because You Are
I recently had lunch with a dear friend whom I have not seen for quite some time. I’ve missed him and the time we shared over a meal was precious. I have missed spending real life time with my community … Continued