When I was younger, I never thought much about practicing self-care. Now that I am older, self-care is a necessary part of my life. I used to think self-care meant eating good foods, getting plenty of sleep, and drinking lots of water. Of course, it is all these things and much more. With the world… More Practicing Self-Care
I read once that we don’t learn during good times — when everything is going our way. We learn through discomfort — when we are out of our comfort zone! If you have read my articles over the years, you can probably pick out what I have learned during uncomfortable times. For example, when our… More Learn through Discomfort
This month, an incident helped reinforce the importance of boundaries in all areas of life. But first, let me share my backstory. (NOTE: The following is a very personal story from my past. I hope it touches your soul.) I have always been a sensitive, compassionate person. As a child, I got my feelings hurt… More The Importance of Boundaries
Life is interesting. It can contain the greatest blessings and the most difficult challenges. Today, I want to share about dealing with challenges. The last few weeks have been incredibly challenging for me. Between illness, holidays, rent increases, snow, and cold weather, I sometimes wonder when the sun will shine again — figuratively and physically!… More Dealing with Challenges
Our world, especially the US, tends to be too full of frenzy. Maybe it is time we learn how controlling frenzy helps us live peacefully. I grew up in the San Francisco Bay area. We moved there the year I started 1st grade. My dad was an engineer with Lockheed Missile & Space (the company’s… More Controlling Frenzy
As a young Catholic, I tried hard to be a ‘good girl’ so I could get into heaven. I was never taught that heaven was a state of mind; all I needed to do was get in the Flow! While reading the Science of Mind Magazine, I ran across an article by Rev. Emile Gauvreau.… More In the Flow
There are times when I forget every day is a gift. Then, something happened, and I again began to appreciate everything I was taking for granted. A couple of days ago, at about 4:30, our power went out. Living in a rural area, this is not uncommon. But yesterday was different. We live just outside… More Every Day is a Gift
SPOILER ALERT: SELF CONFESSION FOLLOWING. Sometimes, I forget who I am in Spirit. Unfortunately, this is what happened recently. The worst part was I forgot about looking inside myself for answers and directions. And this is not the first time I have drifted into trouble. I wrote an article titled Remember Who We Are a… More Looking Inside
We are approaching the anniversary date of the wildfire that took our home and belongings. I get a bit nostalgic and even triggered this time of the year — especially after hearing about the horrendous fires in Hawaii. How did we make it through that challenging time in our lives? By maintaining a state of… More Maintain a State of Glorious Gratitude
In a world where false information spreads faster than spilled milk, it is hard to see our truth in Spirit. Knowing and believing the truth of who I am can bring positive changes in our lives and those around us. As a spiritual practitioner, I work with clients to help them find the truth about… More Truth of Who I Am