In celebration of FOUR YEARS of writing this weekly blog (!!!) I’m re-posting one of my very first articles, about how our thoughts often hold us back from our dreams. Thank you for your support, your readership and for joining me on this amazing journey! Imagine you are driving down a road, admiring the scenery, going at a steady,...
Read MoreLeaving Paradise
I love where I live. I love my neighbors and the quirky community of retirees and working folks, weekend campers and full-time RVers. I love the laid back pace of the sleepy beach town. And, of course, I love having such easy access to one of the most beautiful beaches on the California coast. When I pulled in last September, I was very aware that, come...
Read MoreLearning to Fish
My father is visiting me in CA this week as part of our Father’s Day celebrating. This is the first time in my life that I’ve lived someplace further than 30 miles from him (not counting crazy summers in my 20’s), so this is a new experience for both of us. My dad loves museums and science, and he wants us to see things that I haven’t yet explored...
Read MoreSpeak Up, Sing Out, Share Your Authentic Voice
One of the many things I’ve learned these past few years is how important the voice is. When we add sound to our movements, to our thoughts, to our sentences, the energy expands. And yet, so many people are not comfortable making sounds, speaking up, being heard. Listen around you to how quietly some people speak, even and especially when they are...
Read MoreWhat’s Now?
For those of you who are wondering, I did not get the cute cottage. And I’m OK with it. Like John Steinbeck said, “If it is right, it happens. The main thing is not to hurry. Nothing good gets away.” And so I am re-focused on what is, what I need to be and do NOW to best support the work I do and the life I live. *** Our lives are so full...
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