A couple years ago, unbeknownst to me, a family friend signed me up for ballroom dance lessons. At the time, I was pretty insecure about the whole prospect of learning any form of dance…particularly couples dancing. As a musician, drummer in particular I could certainly…
When we don’t know how, or for lack of a better answer, we forget how to let go, we can always call on our boundaries to help us make good choices. When we set boundaries, anything that bleeds over, cuts across or blatantly violates them…
For almost two years, I’ve worked on a writing process which helps me excavate my hidden truths, clarify my wants, increase my patience and listen to my inner voice rather than the distractions around me. This is SUPER simple to do. If it takes more…
This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes As an unexpected visitor. Welcome and entertain them all! Even if they’re a crowd of sorrows, who violently sweep your house empty of…
As 2012 closes and life transforms into a new year many of us have begun defining some resolutions. You know the ones – hit the gym twice a week, lose 30 pounds, save more, spend less, recycle. Goal planning and intention setting is usually focused…
Distraction can either sharpen our focus or point to our desires. If we’re lucky, it does both. Oh tantalizing distraction…how you tease with your delicious aroma. You are unexpected melody to the dancer’s syncopated beat. You are beaming sunshine to the painter’s muted palette. You…
“The art of moving forward lies in understanding what to leave behind.” – Seth Godin As part of my journaling and writing process whenever I feel a creative block or challenged by events surrounding me I begin a sentence that defines the challenge and complete…
For anyone who has read Brené Brown’s powerful book Daring Greatly, you know who “marble jar friends” are. And if you haven’t read it, it’s time. Brené defines “marble jar friends” as those special people in our lives who continually add marbles of mutual trust,…
The Ease of Release & Letting Go 