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  It only takes a moment to look around and notice the need for compassion in our world. News of tragedy and trauma can scare the hell out of us. Another youth is missing ~ another act of violence expressed. It can fill us with fear to witness it and completely paralyze us if […]

There are so many competing messages in the world these days. Many of us feel attached to our phones and devices compelled to check messages, texts, and social media even when we don’t know what we’re seeking. Breathing a heavy sigh of relief, we put our phones on silent eager to unplug, only to

As Service Providers, most of us are aware of the power of storytelling as we come to learn more about the people we serve. We instinctively know that people experience a sense of freedom and confidence when they are able to embrace their stories.   Storytelling helps illuminate key moments in the journey ~

You might notice that I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what it means to love yourself. It seems to be a conscious theme in my life lately and I like to listen to those themes and respond as best I can.   It helps to define self-love from our personal perspective. At the

Do you consider yourself a grounded person? I can’t say that I have ever defined myself as grounded. I often feel as though my feet are barely touching the surface of the earth. It makes for a bit of a wobbly walk at times. Sometimes, I have even felt as though my head is

  If you could have it any way you wanted it, what would it be? Can you fully describe your perfect day? I bet you can conjure up some images of lying on a beach somewhere, or snuggling up in a cabin in front of a roaring fire. It might be dream vacations that

Just as it goes with mindfulness meditation, so it goes when it comes to mindful journaling. What makes anything mindful? Is it simply thinking about something ~ focusing on it ~ or does it go beyond that? Maybe, it is a bit of both. As you know, your mind is filled with thoughts throughout

With the summer upon us now, I am carried away with thoughts of sailing off into the sunset ~ shaking up my regular routine for something that feels different ~ not necessarily more exciting or less busy ~ just different. Retreat to me can mean many things. I can retreat during times when I

I ask for what I want   With all my heart and soul   Believing it is possible   And I deserve it     I notice my resistance   At the thought of receiving   Can my desire penetrate my heart?   Can I let it in?     I count the many

Let it be simple   Let it be easy   Let it be peaceful   Let it be     Let it be loving   Let it be gentle   Let it be smooth   Let it be     Let it be true   Let it be real   Let it be strong