Showing Up is Love in Action
We had a tragedy in our family recently. My 27 year old nephew died after a brief and mysterious illness. I am still processing the bewildering few weeks leading up…
Being Alive is Risky Enough, Isn’t It?
Is it important to take risks in life or to be safe? How do you know if you should take a chance or if it’s best to live a quiet…
How to Choose a Winning Environment
A few years ago I heard a saying that’s stuck with me: The environment always wins so choose a winning environment. What does this mean? First, there’s your physical environment.…
Your Body is Your Best Friend
Do you treat your body like it’s your best friend? Or is it your enemy; full of unexplained aches, annoying gastrointestinal issues, and a source of shame more often than…
Hurting From the Truth & Being Free
My son got married last weekend but an occasion that should have been full of joy for me was an exercise in stoicism and humility. Thankfully, I was able to…
Get Out of the Box or Die Tryin’
Why is it so easy to see the mistakes and idiotic things other people do but so difficult to see our own? For eight years I’ve done nothing but whine…
What is Your Integrity Worth? The $25 Million Dollar Woman
It’s not every day that you find out how much money you’re actually worth. Turns out, as an employee, I am worth $25,000,000. My employer needed another financial grant from…
Listening to the Signs: Led Zeppelin & Feathers
I Received a Gift The world is a miraculous place. This week, I have been reminded of this by listening to Led Zeppelin's fourth album and finding meaning from signs…
Dog Shit Crazy is Nothing Special
All my life I have made excuses whenever I’ve run into a person who said rude or hurtful things to me or someone I loved. Whenever someone acted mean-spirited, I…
100 Seconds to Midnight: How to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
Alfred E. Neuman for President Every day on my iPad I am served up an array of alarming events taking place around the world. Some of these, like the uprising…