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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  

How do we honor history and heritage in ways that help us powerfully integrate our past experiences with our present lives?   What helps us heal when we struggle with a sense of loss or grief?   How do we create our identity if we feel a sense of disconnection?   Tribute and ritual

“I am so fried, I’m almost sizzling!” I can recall feeling this way on more than one occasion. Sometimes, it was directly related to my professional role as a Service Provider in various capacities. And sometimes, it was a result of personal turmoil in my life. More often than not, it was a little bit

You may be yawning and nodding in that “yeah, I already know this” kind of way. I get it. For anyone dancing in spiritual circles, you have heard time and again how you can transform your life and your experience by spending time in gratitude each day for all that you have been gifted.

Heavy   Legs like tree trunks   Arms like overcooked noodles   Plodding through quicksand   Body dragging behind   Slow   Time won’t wait Mind in the gutter   Heavy heart   Sinking into nothingness   But wait Fire in the belly   Strength in the soul Softness in the Spirit   The