“The breezes at dawn have secrets to tell youDon’t go back to sleep!You must ask for what you really want.Don’t go back to sleep!People are going back and forth across the doorsill where the two worlds touch,The door is round and openDon’t go back to sleep!” Rumi What is happening in your life that is trying […]
Do you HAVE to or do you CHOOSE to?
Do you have to … or do you choose to? When you flip a coin … heads or tails … what are the signs? If you flip that coin to help you decide on one of two options, and as soon as the coin leaves your thumb you find yourself thinking: “be heads, be heads,” […]
Wake Up!
If you want to truly live the life of your dreams, you will need to stop dreaming and start waking up. And unless you are content with simply existing in dreamland even when you are supposedly awake, you will need to take action in the direction of that dream. Sometimes we are awakened by a […]
There IS another way
The market for someone or something to believe in is hotter now than ever in my lifetime. We are in desperate search for someone to follow … someone to tell us what is “right” or “good.” This Pied Piper mentality is exactly what people are looking to prey upon. Just look at the latest Facebook […]
The Truth …
There are so many versions of truth these days that it’s no wonder we’re a bit confused by the entire concept. Susan Scott, in her book Fierce Conversations, has an interesting take on truth. On page 21 she writes: “Pause for a moment and think about the truth. After all, what is the truth, and […]
Perfection in the Imperfection
Full Disclosure: I’m coming to you as a recovering perfectionist. Not just today, but every day. So, from that perspective, I want to share this morning’s insight. Stop. Trying. To. Be. Perfect. Stop it. Now. What is perfect anyway? Here’s what the trusty dictionary says: a : being entirely without fault or defect : flawless b : satisfying all requirements : accurate c : corresponding […]
Looking Back to Move Forward
Awareness is key to moving forward. Until you know better, it’s impossible to do better. But knowing and doing are two separate understandings. Sometimes they happen simultaneously, but more often they are separate steps in the process of awakening. I’ve been hit with a wave of awareness recently and, while it’s been a long time getting […]
Is it possible to find common ground?
It’s been an interesting weekend watching the March for our Lives and all the rhetoric that surrounds it on national media. I have tried my best to remain neutral about this moment in time, but I find that, like probably most Americans, I do have an opinion. The distinction I am doing my best to […]
Dear Teacher …
This is an open letter to the leaders in my life who have taught me lessons I could never have learned any other way. There are several, and I continue to be open to learning, so I’m certain there will be many more. Dear person in my life who has been my biggest lesson (for […]
What a coincidence!
Have you ever been thinking about someone and then they just happen to call you? Have you ever had an idea while you’re driving and then look up as all the lights ahead of you turn green? Have you ever been pondering a problem and then the next song on the radio gives you your […]