April, 2016 - Aging Abundantly

How to Be Authentic and the Mother-of-the-Groom

BEING AUTHENTIC. Have you ever stopped to ask yourself what this really means for you? A thousand times each day, with each action, decision, choice or lack thereof that we make, we are called upon somewhere deep inside of ourselves to show up authentically. It’s an energetic, biochemical necessity. Research…

Everyday Is Earth Day ~ Feel the Earth, Feel the Gratitude

Our earth is a spectacular gift … a miracle … a source of constant amazement to me. When I stop to think about its riches and abundant beauty it boggles my mind. Particularly those of us who live on the western hemisphere have so much to be grateful for, far exceeding…

The Greatest Gift You Can Give … or Receive

The greatest gift you can give another, is to be fully present with them and to give them your undivided attention. The greatest gift you can give yourself, is exactly the same. I came flying in for a crash landing at mid-life, after several decades of living hell-bent on creating a life…

Navigating Family Drama – Crazy Relatives and Jousting Fests

Family drama shows up in everyone’s life at one time or another. Who doesn’t have at least one relative that drives them slap crazy? I know I sure do! In fact, there was a time when there were more family members who agitated me, than those who didn’t! Going to family gatherings…

The Silence of Morning by D.H.Hickman – A Book Review

The Silence of Morning: A Memoir of Time Undone is a powerful memoir of one mother’s struggle to come to terms with the sudden death of her son. Filled with wisdom and insight, Hickman’s writings can only be described as a prayer, one that comes straight from the center of her broken heart.…

Be Useful – What Do You Do Best – What Are Your Gifts?

I never felt like I knew how to be useful as a child. My skills were limited. The youngest of five, my siblings had little use for me and more often than not I was a burden not an aid. They were useful! They taught me things. My sister taught me…