The Ten Stages of a Control Freak
1 ) First sign: If it’s to be done correctly, I guess I’ll have to do it myself. 2 ) Boy, I never noticed before how most people do it wrong! 3 ) I need to get all these things done before I can relax. 4 ) There isn’t any time to relax! Everything is […]
My Silent Retreat
Making the plans to go on a Chopra Center silent retreat, one in which there would be no speaking among the participants for 5 days both thrilled me and scared me a bit. I had been anxious to try this, only having gone on a silent retreat once before for a much shorter time. I […]
Perceptions create how you are seen
Perceptions create how you are seen, and how you see others How does one’s beliefs and perceptions affect how they see you? And how do yours affect how you see them? Even if you don’t believe your perception is creating what you see around you right now, even if you don’t believe the world […]
What is with our ranking of each other?
Feel stuck between those who are doing and getting what you desire and those who frankly seem way behind you? Are you watching those who are boldly, wildly, putting themselves out there in a manner you think brash or egotistical yet gaining crazy success? Are you measuring yourself against them? Isn’t it amazing how we […]
My Gift to You
Happy February! The energy of these times is indeed swift. Many are talking about how their lives are moving faster, more things are getting done, and indeed more events and people are moving in to our experience. It is important to keep ourselves balanced, and our surroundings in calm order, as much as […]
The Power of Your Voice
Your voice is a tool that gives an abundance of information about who you are; if you are saying is of value, if it is likely true, and even if what you are saying is with conviction. The way your voice is heard may be dynamic and strong, or something less. There is a range […]
In Spirit
On April 1, 2006 I was preparing dinner for my family on a Saturday night when the phone rang. It was my friend, Mary[1], a woman whom I’ve known for over thirty years. She used to have a store down in the village full of American Indian crafts, (her father was Blackfoot) art, and other […]
Moving Through Difficult Feelings
In our natural state, we experience a feeling of wellbeing—energetic, comfortable, joyful and at ease. But, to some extent, we all veer away from this due to life events and physical and emotional disturbances. When we fall from our natural state to one of worry, anxiety, anger, depression or fear, there are tools available to […]
On the Subject of Politics
Philosophy, spirituality, and sociology are fascinating topics. To study them leads to more understanding of ourselves and our world, and hopefully how we can reduce suffering and increase wellbeing. Wanting this, of course, leads to politics. The organizing power of people can encourage and support wellbeing for everyone. Politics, for many, also leads to a […]
There Exists a Tension….
There exists a tension between where you are now, and the known comfort of that, and where you could be, with all of the promise of expansion, growth and joy. Breaking through that tension will release the discomfort in the anticipation of it. It is much like surface tension on water. It resists something moving […]