I believe life is a journey, an opportunity to learn about myself and others. The Buddhist philosophy to welcome everything and push nothing away was introduced to me by Frank Ostaseski in his book The Five Invitations: Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully. When my father was dying …
Release Your Inner Critic
When I was a child my father would take us fishing. I still remember sitting at the end of a pier, my feet hanging over the edge watching for the slightest shadow in the water that might indicate a fish might appear. The water would rise and fall in flattened …
From Ordinary to Original
? It was in Vienna at Belvedere Castle, standing in front of Gustov Klimt painting The Kiss, when it dawned on me that genius takes time. I can identify Klimt’s famous paintings, the ones that grace the front of boxed note cards in museum gift shops around the world. In …
Say YES and Be Grateful
This morning, I sat in gratitude, which is part of my morning meditation, and I thought of my father. My mom and dad were a pair, they had their unique approaches to life, but they BOTH had the parenting attitude that I am so thankful for today. My dad passed …
Steps on a Mother Daughter Journey
When my daughter, Wesley, was getting married, I arrived early intending to help, but really what I wanted was time with my first-born to celebrate her last days as a single woman before she took this next step. I’ve been with her every step; first I held her tiny body, …
Be Fearless: What do you expect?
Are you ready to stop being afraid? Before you read what I’ve written, take a moment to answer these questions. -What are your expectations– as an employee, a woman, a mother, a sister, a wife or partner, a friend? -Do these expectations help you or hurt you? I’ve spoken to …