Well I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling urged this year forward in positive ways, hopeful ways, more empowering ways. Even in the midst of obvious chaos and destruction, power-mongering and hatred, it feels like we have been climbing the roller coaster to the top at which point we just have to let go and ride the ride. But in that space, I feel a natural turning toward that which is more meaningful, personally and collectively, feeling that exhilarated sense of holding o

In a world that seems to be spinning out of control, some say toward extinction, it is easy to separate from the equation and say, “Well, I don’t want this, I did not choose this, I did not create this.” When we watch what is playing out on the global screen, we can be quick to claim no responsibility for it and blame it on “them.” But to do this is to deny a fundamental idea of Universal Law, where things work somehow literally and exactly. The Butterfly Effect is all around

“It is no measure of Health to be well-adjusted to a profoundly sick society." — Jiddu Krishnamurti Something’s been on my mind for a...

Oh boy…I don’t think I’ve used the word God in a blog title before. Yikes. I’m really setting myself up aren’t I? And I’m sure biting off...

I was reflecting recently on self-worth and imposter syndrome, stimulated by a podcast I was listening to. I am sure we can all say we’ve...

Recently journaling and asking myself questions regarding my own inner practice, something was revealed that I find very helpful, so I’m...

I guess I’m on a roll here…my last blog was also about Happiness! What the heck, I’m going for it…just consider this Part 2. For those...

Is anyone else out there noticing a tap on the shoulder, or maybe a stronger push, to go deeper, create more, expand and grow in new ways...

This holiday, rather than attending bigger parties that I often frequent, I chose to spend time with family and friends at home, with...

"There is no harm in repeating a good thing." -- Plato

“I can’t change the world, but I can change the world in me” — Bono

I was recently reflecting on conflict, and the self-judgment we can experience when an issue arises. We either default to blaming...

I’m having a fun summer! Not the travel-around-the-world kind of summer, but the ride-the-bike-in-the-sun, dance-Tango, see-outdoor-movies-in-the-park, and read-a-good-novel-for-hours kind of summer. With friends.

My attention, now more often than ever, is caught by the moments when people describe the ongoing stress and overwhelm in their lives, often following really similar patterns to past stories I have heard. They say they long for more simplicity, more time for themselves, quality time with family and friends, relaxation. As I listen, I can hear that they are not making the connection between the formula they have repeated and their experiences being filled with stress. I’m sure

For anyone who knows me, you know I LOVE Argentine Tango dancing! It’s such a joy to dance and learn this complex and intricately-woven improvisational dance. I’m learning to lead this wonderful dance as well now, a whole new fantastic and humbling challenge to add to my skill set. I love patterns, and this has surely got some patterns to unwind, both physically and musically. Tango has always presented itself as a metaphor for life, and that idea continues...

“People have a hard time letting go of their suffering. Out of a fear of the unknown, they prefer suffering that is familiar.”

Usually, when a negative thought arises, we follow that thread, enable it, and it often takes us into a rumination that increases the...

A couple of things as we enter this new year. First, we have gotten a bit walloped here in California with rains. We need the rain no doubt. But on the very anniversary of the devastating 2018 mudslides in Santa Barbara, January 9, the torrents began and we received almost a whole year’s worth of rain in 24 hours. Many still suffer PTSD from the mudslide 5 years ago, after the biggest fire in history. People lost family members, pets, and of course home and property 5 years a

I was listening to a talk show about depression, and the guest “expert” being interviewed was talking about the complexities and spectrum...

I notice that when I use one of these older common phrases, where the word “kill” or “die” (this pasta is ‘to die for’) is in it, I...