Follow me People fear transition, yet it’s part of every big change. We avoid the feelings that accompany it, yet part of us genuinely wants that transformation. How do you handle this dichotomy of the desire to change and the fear of it? We live in a society that expresses itself often in terms of […]
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Follow me In the 1980’s I worked with people who were infected with or affected by AIDS. Back then, we didn’t use the term “HIV.” I shared with Gwynne, my astrologer, some of the stress I was feeling. It energized me to be making a difference for so many people, yet it also contributed to
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Follow me I’m one of those people who has been uniquely blessed to know my purpose on the planet. Some people struggle with that concept and spend decades changing jobs, changing careers, relocating time and time again in search of their “right work.” Other people may struggle with weight, relationships, health, money, time, or a
Follow me I’ve been thinking about becoming unplugged since last Friday night, while we were at a Family Retreat at Greene Family Camp in Bruceville, Texas. The camp director challenged us to turn off our cell phones and electronic devices as part of a 24-hour event called the National Day of Unplugging, sponsored by the
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Follow me I never thought I’d be old enough to write a memoir, but that has recently changed. Now I realize that I have an important story to tell at any age, and I started writing it. Three months ago I took a writing workshop with Natalie Goldberg, and I’ve been consistently working on my
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Follow me I’ve been enjoying reading responses posted about gratitude, and I wanted to share some comments that were sent straight to my inbox via email. I’ve always been amazed at how the idea of gratitude is something so contagious, so large, that it continues to unfold and inspire even more. Read on… Kathy wrote:
Follow me It is so easy for people to get swept away at this time of year with the hustle and bustle, obligations, and routines, that they forget to stop and look around. While we were driving home from an early Thanksgiving dinner tonight with our extended family and dear friends, two extraordinary things happened.
Follow me I’ve been thinking a lot about Hurricane Ike recovery these days. On the two year anniversary since the storm, I wonder how people are doing, really. There are some responses like, “We’re glad to be back, but we’re still innundated with stuff to do.” And others say they’re still reeling from some of
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Follow me Just returned from a writing and meditation retreat/workshop with Natalie Goldberg and Wendy Johnson at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY. It’s been a dream of mine to meet and study with Natalie, after reading everything she’s published and listening to all of her audio recordings. This workshop was a delightful combination of
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Follow me I’ve been wondering… How often do you feel a moment of pride and forget to mention it to anyone, especially the person you are feeling it about? With Memorial Day just yesterday, I’ve been pausing to remember. Not only those who have gone before us to fight for our freedom, but those who