Most of us can admire butterflies and, even at a young age, children are enthralled by them. They are so delicate and beautiful and yet they went through a tough process to become one. The journey of transformation into a butterfly may not seem appealing. At first it seems impossible that a caterpillar can transform...
As we start to see signs of Spring, excitement begins to grow inside us because a season of renewal is about to come. These past two years we have faced many challenges and it appears they will linger a bit longer than we had anticipated. I would like to invite you to see that all...
These two words, Loving Kindness, put together can create a beautiful synergy, different from when these words are used separately. Loving Kindness is a traditional Buddhist concept; it implies acting with compassion towards all sentient beings, with an awareness and appreciation of the natural world. To choose to live your life from this perspective is...
As this new year begins, you are invited to leave behind your old struggles and have a fresh start. Each struggle from the past brings with it new opportunities and new insights. At first, you may not see them, but they are always there. Walk through the struggles and invite miracles, love, wellness, abundance, and...
Life can be a mystery that we don’t quite understand and sometimes it may feel as if life is happening to us rather than us taking charge of it. We experience certain events and suffering that do not make sense to us. Learning to “go with the flow”, welcoming the mystery of life, and allowing...
Modern life continues to demand that we do more and do it faster. Because of this high demand many of us are struggling to keep up. We can feel stress rising and being pulled in different directions. Our heart longs for inner peace, quietude, and the confidence that things will turn out fine. Gratitude can...
Everyone is born with GREATNESS in their heart and finding the key to unleashing that greatness is our life’s purpose. Working toward unfolding our life’s purpose creates inner peace, emotional wellbeing and leads us to finding BLISS. There are six important components to creating BLISS in your life. The first one is Passion and Meaning. ...
We live in a modern society that is constantly looking for a “quick fix” for symptoms versus looking into what the root of our challenges or illnesses are. We have grown very familiar with the concept that something outside of us will fix the problems or health issues we face. A quote from Plato’s states:...
A New Paradigm, a New Life The word “paradigm” sounds like a powerful and strong word, and it is. If you don’t know what it means I would encourage you to understand this concept as thoroughly as possible because it has the potential to change your life for the better. Knowing your own paradigm brings...
Freedom and discipline would seem to be at the opposite ends of the spectrum. People who see themselves as free-spirited and go-with-the-flow types tend to believe that discipline is restrictive and binding. This perception may not be the whole truth. Discipline, if used correctly, can bring mastery, inner peace, harmony, abundance, and success. Discipline creates...
I call myself a recovering perfectionist because perfectionism can be an addiction. We all know that perfection isn’t a permanent state of existence but many of us seem to strive for it anyway. In my life, I have been able to experience many perfect moments, most of them have been for a short period of...
Sweet Memories from Being a Mother Someone said: “Being a mother is a tough job and it’s not for wimps.” They were not kidding! I have been a mother for 40+ years, and I can say from firsthand experience that it was my toughest job while I was in active duty raising them. At the...
