What miracles have you experienced in your life? “Don’t crash,” he said, as he gathered up his instruments from the flute circle gathering. “I won’t,” I promised. “I won’t crash. I’ll drive carefully.” I said my goodbyes to all the people who had come together to play music on that Friday night. I [...]
Being a warrior is a call to walk a deep and meaningful life. It is a call to not give up, to not give in, to lift up our heads and keep walking. A warrior may be engaged or experienced in warfare. It can also be a person engaged in some struggle or conflict. I [...]
Growing into bold is a timeless calling which requires choices, courage and action. Today we are all invited to enter into this place. This is not a time to wait for everything to be perfect, nor for you to have all the skills you think you need. This is not the moment where you [...]
"Mom, I'm not as smart as I used to be." I will never forget my youngest daughter's statement after her first day back to school following brain surgery. After many personal trials that had initially delayed graduation, she was supposed to graduate the year before, in Spring 2014. Then, just prior to the [...]
Graphophobia is the fear of writing. I suffered from graphophobia; I worked hard to overcome my own fear of writing. Because of this I am able to understand how this fear works and effectively help others. Hearing me talk about this may surprise you. I am an author, a seasoned writing teacher and a [...]
When I was 7 years old I learned a very important lesson about courage. I hope that my two minute story will encourage you today.
Do you feel small and overwhelmed by the recent events happening in our world? Have you caught a glimpse of what is happening in the midst of all the hatred, violence and greed? There is a response to what surrounds us. I call it ''Fierce Love." I see an outpouring of love. I watch [...]
I have had many fears in my life to overcome. We all have. Recently I began a 30 day blogging challenge where I am putting my own work on the screen. I've told you how I am often terrified “to be seen”. It is not because I shouldn’t be doing this; it is because [...]
