Dancing in the Dark
Remember that catchy song “Dancing in the Dark” by Bruce Springsteen? That's been me lately. Let me back up a minute. . . .
Read MoreFind Your Free
There is nothing else in the world like writing. We get to shed light on whatever it is we care most about. What is important, joyful, thrilling, and meaningful to us. If we want to reach people, we need to be willing to . . .
Read MoreGetting Out of Our Own Way
I don't know about you, but I often get in my own way. It's magical though when I catch myself in the middle of this and realize I have the power to change . . . .
Read MoreHuman Jigsaw Puzzle
Have you ever felt like life is one gigantic jigsaw puzzle and you are missing a bunch of pieces? Maybe it's just me, but lately this is the way I've been feeling. Maybe it's because I am a seeker and always looking for answers to . . .
Read MoreThe Blame Game
I blame you for . . . Wait a minute. Did you read that correctly? Yes, I am blaming you for something. Let me explain . . .
Read MoreA Trust Fall
If you could tell your 16-year-old self one thing, what would that be? I was asked this question recently and immediately laughed. I envisioned a long list of life lessons I wish I would have understood and . . .
Read MoreBelieve in Yourself
What is the most powerful thing that can help us heal? Belief. When we believe, we create possibilities. When we align with this energy of belief, we begin to create what is to come into our lives. The same applies to writing . . .
Read MoreLittle Rocks of Love
How many times have you taken a walk around your neighborhood and everything looks normal, in its place? Ordinary. Your eyes gloss over the usual sights and your mind is elsewhere . . .
Read MoreLaughter, Anyone?
Interested in turning your stress into serenity? Laughter is just what the doctor ordered. Unfortunately, most days we don’t laugh. That’s why I suggest not waiting for something to make you laugh . . .
Read MoreGiving Is Not Only Contagious, It's Healing
Did you know that giving is contagious? Actually, I just made that up. But there are studies (somewhere by someone) that say when we witness others giving, we get inspired to give. It spreads, just like yawning . . .
Read MoreSometimes Life Stings
Last week I was cooking dinner and something unusual happened that jolted me out of my daze. I love to cook and was making some new recipes for my upcoming cookbook . . .
Read MoreRevitalize Yourself by Being in Nature
Being in nature is one of the most healing ways you can spend your time. By spending quality time in nature, you are immersing in an environment that promotes wellness for every part of your body, mind, and spirit . . .
Read MoreA New Way for a New Year
How many of us make New Year’s Resolutions and then a few months, weeks, or even just days after we made them give up on them? It’s probably because most of our resolutions are difficult to achieve and to maintain . . .
Read MorePeace Equals...
What first enters your mind when you think of the holiday season? Over-dosing on sugar? Circling a crowded parking lot over and over again in search of a space? How Jim Carey embodied the Grinch so well?
Read MoreGratitude Raises Your Altitude
Each year in the United States around Thanksgiving time, there is a palpable buzz around giving thanks. What a wonderful tradition–expressing what we are grateful for! If we probe a little deeper, there is . . .
Read MoreUnplug and Restore Yourself
Taking time away from our electronic devices is an important part of healing. We have come to rely on our computers, phones, televisions, and other gadgets . . .
Read MoreOne Hundred Ways to Heal
After my harrowing experiences with a chronic illness, I’m now on the road to restored health. I’m often asked, “What helped you heal?” I always respond the same way:
Read MoreOut of My Mind - Deleted Chapter from A Few Minor Adjustments
What role do we play in our healing? How can we help ourselves heal deeper, more authentically? How have we contributed to our own dis-ease? These are just some . . .
Read MoreWhat's the Deal with Anger?
Every emotion we have has a purpose. Emotions are never bad. In fact, they are a helpful way of communicating that there is an imbalance or disruption in our life that needs attention. When I am angry, it is usually a sign that . . .
Read MoreHow Do Your Choices Affect Your Healing?
Every day we are bombarded with choices. None of us can avoid making them. I suppose you could choose not to make choices, but hey, that’s still a choice! So . . .
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