What did you want to be when you grew up? For me, it was always a teacher. That is, until I became a student teacher. And my cranky supervisor, Mr. Eby criticized the “uneven borders”on my wildly imaginative bulletin boards. That, and a few more disillusioning experiences, was enough for me to give up that [...]
You know that expression “ask and you shall receive?” Well, I’m here to tell you, it’s not just some old adage. It’s a powerful tool for turning your personal muck into magic. Here's the story. A few days ago, I woke up feeling, well...“icky.” So, I went outside to the garden to meditate. As I [...]
I want to start by wishing you a Happy New Year. Now, I’m not so naive (or woo-woo) to think that all the muck in the world’s going to suddenly disappear with one big Poof. But I do believe that when we invite more magic into our lives, it creates a ripple effect out into [...]
I have a feeling you are too. In that spirit, I'm thankful to share this little story with you. The other morning I was (literally) up at the crack of dawn. I couldn't sleep. My mind was spinning with worry, fear and anxiety. Not just about the state of the world. But about someone very [...]
One of the joys during the Age of Corona has been dining in our magical backyard. Having a refuge from the insanity of the outside world has literally been a breath of fresh air. That is, until a sickening stench began wafting through the air. And took up residence somewhere around the mint and the [...]
In my morning meditation, I make it a practice to pray for magic and miracles. But I never, ever expected to find one lying on the little white couch in our family room. As you probably know, I'm obsessed with dragonflies. And so inspired by how they grow their magical wings while crawling in the muck at the [...]
I miss my Mommy. (I guess pandemics have a way of doing that.) So, on this 4th year without her, instead of just lighting a candle in her honor, I said this little prayer: "Dear Mom, could you please give me a sign that you're with me? I wish it could be a dragonfly. But [...]
The way I see it, with all the woe in the world, we can all use some more woo. So here goes: On March 19th, I took part in an on-line Global Meditation. Just when we were guided into our hearts, I felt something crawling on my right hand. When I opened my eyes, there [...]
Today, I am 65. You have no idea how long I've debated about whether or not to speak those words out loud. Well, maybe you do. Maybe you also have mixed feelings about naming and claiming your age. Don't get me wrong, I'm supremely grateful to be 65. There are many who are not given [...]
Everyone always says “listen to your heart.” But how can you even hear it with all the noise and chaos of the outside world? Not to mention all the noise and chaos inside your head. After years of being bullied by My Brain and all its judgments, fears and worries, I’ve learned to listen to [...]
