Elizabeth

In through the nose   Out through the mouth   Stretching beyond my comfort zones   Settling into a new normal     For a moment I forget   I hold my breath   The tension rises   My mood dips     Another deep breath   Releases the anxiety   Opens my mind […]

I’d like to introduce you to some foundational facts that are part of the Conscious Service Approach. I call them Cardinal Truths. In my development of the Conscious Service Approach, I created a set of 10 Guiding Principles accompanied by relevant Cardinal Truths ~ there are 72 in total. I’ll just share a couple

Several years ago, while out on a walk, my mind was doing flips about the current project I had on the go. I was “knee-deep in thought” as one of my friends used to say ~ spinning ideas about what I was hoping to achieve.   I was imagining how it would feel to

  How easy is it for you to be in a state of not knowing? Not knowing what will happen next? Not knowing your next step? Not knowing who you are as you’ve evolved into this present moment?     Not knowing can be an unsettling prospect. We like to know.   We like

Knowledge   Knowledge is comprised of information, facts, figures, and intellectual concepts. What we know can be very valuable in our lives and in the world. And sometimes, it doesn’t amount to a hill of beans. Knowledge can expand our horizons or limit our possibilities. So what is worth knowing to begin with? The

When we start something new, it can feel daunting and overwhelming ~ making it difficult to know where to begin. The same can be said for the beginning of a new year. No matter what we believe or how we might celebrate, there seems to be a collective energy focused around fresh beginnings. Among

Emerging from beneath the blanket Of another holiday season Groggy with laziness Wiping the sleep from my eyes   Celebrations leave me weary Traditions no longer fulfill My soul longs for something new But time seems to stand still   Grey skies overwhelm Fear of repeating the past consumes Clarity eludes me Motivation lapses

  I bow my head in gratitude to you With all your ups and downs Your twists and turns had my head spinning And my heart trembling   I honor your role in my growth And my healing I honor the gifts of courage and hope You showered upon me   Even when I didn’t

How about this year of 2017? In a word ~ wow! I found this past year to be one of extremes filled with a big dose of the unexpected, and thankfully, lots of sprinkles of compassion, connection and clarity to ease the journey. Sometimes, I felt like I was taking two steps forward and

  The fog outside mirrors the clouds of my mind I can barely see my hand in front of my face Or my next step   Desperate to know what will unfold around the next corner Navigating rapid changes Meeting unexpected twists and turns   Holding my breath Sometimes with fear At times anticipation