The Grace of Space

I’ve been taking a little space lately.  In lots of ways.  Space from my school and my practice.  Space from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.  Space from idle chitchat and meaningless conversation.  Space from socializing. Space. I took some more substantial space this past weekend, choosing to go on a retreat for rest, … Read more

Freedom From vs Freedom To

A colleague wrote a message to the members of a group that assembles bi-weekly to discuss business goals, objectives and projects and to ensure accountability for forward movement in our individual businesses.  It’s a fantastic group of people with diverse businesses, models and plans.  I feel privileged to be a part of this amazing process. … Read more

Don’t Worry. Be Happy.

Remember that song?  Sorry Bobby McFerrin – I mean no disrespect, but it is a really, really dumb song! And yet, the sentiment is on target.  CK’s already written about worry in a recent post – she riffed on a quote she found on Facebook – Worrying is like Praying…for what you don’t want to … Read more

Perusing Purpose

Purpose.  It’s such an interesting concept – and one that the New Age has turned into a questing, why am I here inquiry within many folks who have rejected religious dogma and embraced spirituality. There are even spiritual advisers out there who will tell people what their purpose is, why they incarnated at this time.  … Read more

Do Be Do Be Do

This past week I met with several stressed out, exhausted clients.  I heard: ‘I’m always running around,’ ‘I’m on 8 committees and they all demand a lot of support at year-end.’ ‘I’m traveling continuously; I haven’t been home for more than 3 days in 6 weeks.’ One client has rescheduled an appointment with me 5 … Read more

Further Lessons in Letting Go

The season of Festivus is upon us.  Have you noticed that sleigh bells ring every time the television comes on?  And as I write this, emails flow steadily into my Inbox – announcing Cyber Monday deals. I’m already longing for December 26 when the ads fade away and we go back to the normal besieging … Read more