September is typically a month full of celebrations, but this year I am renaming it Celebration Month! Here are some of the wonderful things I am celebrating: My oldest son finally found himself a wonderful woman and was married on Monday, September 21. He kept the whole thing rather quiet and low-key right from the … More September: Celebration Month!
In all the years I have been active in the sacred teaching of Forgiveness, one of the biggest lessons I have learned is the practice of non-judgment. Forgiveness and non-judgment are two sides of living in peace. Forgiveness, according to Dr. Rev. Michelle Wadleigh, is “the conscious decision to value peace of mind and heart … More The Practice of Non-Judgment
I attended a wonderful workshop, hosted by Rev. Dr. Michelle Wadleigh, on the spiritual practice of Afformations. It was a wonderful refresher for a practice I had not used in a while. I was introduced to Afformations, as a personal development practice, by my husband. When I first met him over 30 years ago, we … More Spiritual Practice of Afformations
Some days start out with a challenge I was not expecting. When this happens, I pause and be grateful for what is working right. The last few days have been one of those times. I use several software programs when working with my clients. It is great to use these software programs to make our … More Pause and Be Grateful
Sometimes, I forget the power of the mind until something falls into place. Maybe I spend too much time in doubt, but I am often surprised by how perfectly things work out. For the past several months, I’ve been working on transferring my health care to a local provider rather than traveling 40+ miles away … More The Power of the Mind
A few weeks back, I wrote an article on Dealing with Death and Dying. Honestly, I didn’t think I would need to deal with this again so soon. One of my friends passed away on Tuesday, August 18th. Even though we all knew it was coming, it was still a shock that it came so … More Dealing with Death and Dying, Part Two
In a world that pulls us in different directions, we need to be our authentic selves. To change who we are to please someone or something else may take away our happiness. I truly believe each one of us is here to fulfill our purpose in life. Sometimes, finding that purpose can take time. When … More Be Our Authentic Selves
There are periods in our lives when we are navigating fearful times. Whether the fear comes from outside circumstances or inner battles, fear can stop us and, hopefully, make us want to take a different direction. For me, the most fearful time in my life was hearing my husband yell at me from the front … More Navigating Fearful Times
Today, July 31, is the tenth anniversary of my graduation from Practitioner Studies with the Centers for Spiritual Living. Looking back on the work, reading, studying, and meeting with my fellow practitioner students, I can say it was a very enriching time for me. Also, I knew from a very young age I was destined … More Ten-Year Anniversary
I have friends who are dealing with death and dying. I know two couples in particular whose husbands are both dealing with cancer. I see the strength they exhibit and the support from their wives. Unfortunately, both are living hundreds of miles from me, so most of the news I receive about them comes electronically. … More Dealing with Death and Dying