A worried mother raised me. She seemed to worry about everything. I have vivid memories of some of the many things she told me while growing up: Don’t stay out late without friends with you. Don’t walk or drive home at night alone. Don’t go to rock concerts where there are drugs. Don’t …. don’t … More Is Worry a Prayer?
Did you know that we have ‘sacred friends’ that help us learn important lessons in life? But before I explain, let me tell you the backstory. Currently, I am enrolled in a Forgiveness Coaching program. We learn to coach people through forgiveness in their lives to move forward into their true selves. Through my work … More Our Sacred Friends
Yesterday, I was part of a discussion about staying grounded in a chaotic world. It was a good discussion since so many of us are growing weary of dealing with Covid in our lives. We discussed keeping on task by maintaining schedules, lists, and daily practices. Most of us agreed that following scheduled routines was … More Staying Grounded in a Chaotic World
If you want more in your life, learn to love what you have. I thought I understood the concept and applied it to my life. Then came the fire that destroyed our home and belongings. It was then that I really learned to love what I had. This concept does not have anything to do … More Love What You Have
A new year is a time to begin looking at our lives differently. After all we have been through the last year, I know that it helps to find wonder and curiosity towards our future. For me, this realization started with a phone conversation with the Minister whose Center I work for as a virtual … More Living in Wonder and Curiosity
Mindfulness is an important skill to help you move through life with a better perspective. Today, I am sharing ways of learning mindfulness to connect more deeply with life. What is Mindfulness? According to the Mayo Clinic website: Mindfulness is a type of meditation in which you focus on being intensely aware of what you’re … More Learning Mindfulness
With the many religious holidays and traditions, we can be overly busy during the holiday season. But sometimes, during all the planning, we miss the meaning behind Christmas. What about the story of Peace on Earth? Where does our peace go when we are so busy? Over time, I decided to stop all the craziness … More Peace on Earth
Christmas memories are different now that my kids are all grown and out on their own. We put up a fancy live tree during their growing up years. We had dozens of ornaments and decorations for the house. The kids loved helping with the tree and arranging the nativity scene. But we never did the … More Christmas Memories
The Law of Attraction is a confusing concept to grasp. Although the movie, The Secret, made this law well-known, it did not explain the whole truth about the Law of Attraction. (If you are not familiar with the Law of Attraction, please read my article: Does the Law of Attraction Really Work?) What New Thought … More The Truth About the Law of Attraction
In July, I shared my involvement in the World Peace Project. (You can read the article here). This fall, we launched our first World Peace and Harmony Meditation session. I would love to share this special meditation time with anyone who feels led to pray for world peace. This project, which is new to the … More World Peace and Harmony Meditation Project