Pockets Full of Treasures

When I was a young girl I used to imagine that I had a long flowing colorful coat, rich with textures and designs — and dozens of pockets — all on the outside of my magnificent coat. Those pockets were for all the treasures I would find along the journey of my life. Not a…

The Storytellers’ Gifts

Have you ever been so captivated with a great book that it was nearly impossible to put it down? There is nothing like a well written book chock full of intriguing characters and steeped in layers of the complexities of life to hold us captive from beginning to end. A truly great read will have…

If you could see my story….

Take a walk in someone else’s shoes — and then have a conversation with them.

A Year of Meditation

Making a commitment to practicing meditation twice a day for a full year in 2018 turned out to be a meaningful game changer for me. It was the mental equivalent of gaining the benefits from diet and exercise — more energy, more resilience and more clarity. There were a few reasons I wanted to give…

Positive Changes

A look back over the past 3 years at how mindfulness and meditation has contributed to a broader, deeper life

The Vulnerability Connection

Don’t wait for something big to grab your attention to help another. Be open to sharing vulnerability and you’ll find a deeper connection.

Stay Calm and Problem Solve

Yesterday I had the most enlightened, dynamic conversation about our country with my shared ride driver – a 28 year old Russian immigrant. In 30 minutes, I got quite a history lesson from his personal experiences. No subject was left uncovered — immigration, gun control, drugs, politics, family and personal conflicts. It was obvious he…