A leaf fluttered in through the window this morning, as if supported by the rays of the sun, a bird settled on the fire escape, joy in the task of coffee, joy accompanied me as I walked. Anais Nin Over the past month, I’ve been putting together interviews with fascinating …
Tag Archive: self-care
Week-end Reflection: Becoming Lighter
Stay with Your Broken Heart “To stay with that shakiness–to stay with a broken heart, with a rumbling stomach, with the feeling of hopelessness and wanting to get revenge–that is the path of true awakening. Sticking with that uncertainty, getting the knack of relaxing in the midst of chaos, learning not to panic–this is the …
The Sacred Meal by Dionne Ruff-Sloan
I’m so pleased to offer a guest post from my friend Dionne, a most excellent Tea Priestess! She is going to guide you through her favorite spiritual practice, creating a sacred tea party. We walk in to the room, our souls longing for comfort and connection. There we find crisp cloth napkins and …
Show Up, Be Present, Remember by Ellie di Julio
Today is Well-Being Wednesday! Once again, I’m pleased to present Ellie di Julio. She is writing about her favorite spiritual practice. It’s an interesting and unusual combination that helps her connect with spirit. Enjoy! Show Up, Be Present, Remember Despite spending ten-plus years as a practicing Wiccan, plus four years of Methodist church largely …
Illuminating Spiritual Practice
Today in real life I’m doing a presentation on spiritual wellness! A friend of mine has brought in a portable labyrinth and created a small retreat for our community. It’s an opportunity for participants to slow down and focus on relaxation, wellness and spiritual growth in a beautiful setting. I love the synchronicity of …
How to take charge of time and reduce stress
Do you feel like life moves too fast? That you just can’t keep up? Are you overwhelmed by too much to do? Do you know where to begin to take control? There is something truly magical about taking a problem out of your head and putting it on paper. There is a physical …
Moonday Musings on Stress
Adopting the right attitude can convert a negative stress into a positive one. Hans Selye Stress, like change, is a fact of life. Although ordinarily we are not placed in a life or death situation, being stressed causes feelings of anxiety, pressure, or worry. When these feelings build up over time they can cause physical, …
Unintentional Change
I’ve been working on a new e-guide, The Transformation Journey. I plan to launch sales on February 2, 2012. I really believed that I had enough time after the holidays to pull it all together. I think I still do but life-changing events entirely beyond my control have occurred. I chose not to write about …
There is a word for it
Shenpa. What is shenpa? I appreciate Pema Chodron’s teachings on shenpa because she has helped me identify the insidious nature of my mind. Have you ever had a broken tooth and been unable to stop your tongue from running over the jagged edge? That is shenpa. The broken tooth can be an event gone …
A change in perspective
When trying to problem-solve it’s good to get some distance in order to look at it in a different way. You know that old adage, “You can’t see the forest for the trees.” When bogged down by challenges, we are are often just too close to see what’s going on. How do you get distance? …












