Letting Go...To Grasp What Really Matters
“What’s the kindest thing anyone has ever done for you?” That question came up on a conversation card at a large family gathering not long ago. My answer came instantly—so clear, so certain—yet I couldn’t bring myself to share it. In that moment, the story felt too heavy, too vulnerable. So I held it close, carrying it with me for…
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Today, I want to give voice to something that’s rarely talked about. There’s a hidden ache that surfaces during high-celebration months — and May is one of them. Graduations, Mother’s Day, award ceremonies, weddings, and seasonal gatherings can be incredibly painful when life doesn’t look the way you imagined it would. Maybe your story carries the quiet weight of loss,…
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My metaphorical treehouse is where I share ideas that are helping me nourish the roots of what matters most. Recently, I shared what is helping me cope with the unpredictability and angst being felt in our daily lives. I was blown away by the positive response it received and the actions it sparked. My idea resonated so deeply with my…
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“Breathe. You’ve arrived.” These three powerful words are posted on the welcome sign at the entrance of the Kripalu Center in Western Massachusetts. My Soul Shift retreat was held there last spring, and I will be returning March 7-9, 2025 to teach a new group. It may seem odd, but I can’t wait to see that sign again. The words…
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I’ve never made a summer bucket list. Creating a list of things I want to do or places I want to go has always felt like added pressure – and summer is a time of year that I long for less pressure, not more. What I started doing several years back was collecting ‘sparks of life’ – tiny, unplanned moments…
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Since the last time I wrote to you in this space, I’ve been hearing better – and I don’t mean with my ears; I mean with my heart. I think maybe it’s because… Or maybe I’m listening to myself better now because… Truthfully, it’s probably a combination of all those factors that are helping me pay attention to what matters…
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