We can’t necessarily undo what’s been done (in our lives and in 2016), but I do believe we can start anew each day of our life. I send my best wishes to everyone and all as we slide into 2017. May the new year find you looking to renew and redo yourself. May you findContinue reading “The New Year”
Monthly Archives: December 2016
The Night Winds: A love poem
To my love Marilyn… The night winds calls to me rooted by your side as stars glance down upon our tender breaths. The blue moon calls for truths we already know as I listen to your palm holding our love for all ages The end of times calls from a space inky and vastContinue reading “The Night Winds: A love poem”
50 years
This morning, my 18,250 morning in this lifetime, I can feel a sense of ease and gratitude for what I have experienced. Not to overthink being 50 or say too much, but rather a sense of who I am and the road that I’ve traveled to be here today. My love for my son, NateContinue reading “50 years”
Taking Action – action from a place of authenticity
Try this sentence on for yourself – “Authenticity is not just how to get through your life, but the way we live our lives.” Does this stir anything in you upon reading it? This is a comment from Bryan Laursen, a men’s group leader from Boulder, CO, during a recent conversation about taking action. BryanContinue reading “Taking Action – action from a place of authenticity”
Thoughts on the holidays
As the clock ticks closer to the hour of old Saint Nick, I send these wishes to the world: That we may all find a peace that is unusual and surprising. Something that vibrates deep inside. May we see money for what it is – paper – not for what it makes us. May weContinue reading “Thoughts on the holidays”
An Article on Authoritarianism
I have four questions listed below. Take this very brief quiz. Please tell me which one you think is more important for a child to have: independence or respect for elders? Please tell me which one you think is more important for a child to have: obedience or self-reliance? Please tell me which one youContinue reading “An Article on Authoritarianism”
Taking Action – planning and coaching
What stop’s you from moving forward? This was the question posed to me by life coach Angela Watson Robertson recently in a phone call. A great question for me to ponder as I ponder my directions for the new year. Getting stuck or experiencing inertia, happens to all of us from time to time. HereContinue reading “Taking Action – planning and coaching”
Taking Action – the act of creating
The road less traveled is often difficult and full of obstacles. But this road also offers a richer, fuller way of living. Here is an incredible example of two women who, acting on their internal voices, stepped out of the mainstream, on to the road less traveled to find their creative genius. Sitara and Nameh,Continue reading “Taking Action – the act of creating”
The impact of clutter
Taking action can take many forms in our lives – moving forward in relationship, finishing the project started months ago, etc. Even taking the time to go through the stuff collected over years; questioning why it’s there and if it “truly’ has any value in one’s life is taking action. Here is what Marilyn MarsContinue reading “The impact of clutter”
The Power of Will and Heart
I have asked the question – what are we waiting for – in reference to what I believe to be the importance of taking action in our lives. One particular event has been present for me over the past few weeks. I am referring to Standing Rock, North Dakota – a place where a groupContinue reading “The Power of Will and Heart”
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