Be a Master of Your Mess

Our second and last child just entered college; now we are empty nesters. In our transition, I wonder, I write and I share… including on the forum of Facebook. Here is part of a recent post about the experience: “….. A midst the chaos movement and frenzy of college...

Recognition of value to others ~

How in touch are you with service and value for others?  I wonder… Listening to the radio recently I had a “are you kidding me?” moment. A homeless man found a backpack filled with over $40,000 in American Express travelers checks and turned the bag into the...

When others suffer what’s your inspiration?

When others suffer, particularly at a distance, what’s your inspiration? I wonder… The sun is shining. Family, our community, and the east coast are enjoying a typical easy transition to autumn.  While complacency is our state of mind, friends, strangers, and others...

5-Minute Try It: Body Appreciation

Minute one: Notice the entire felt sense of your body. Recognize the inevitability of aging and death. Smile – you and your body are alive! Minute two: Focus on your feet. Touch your feet with your hands and appreciate that these feet transport you every moment...

Sacred moments of delight – for free

What is your most recent delight… at no cost? I wonder… Maybe this question doesn’t capture the essence of my present exploration. But, I’m giddy with excitement realizing that tonight I will be by MYSELF at home. And, every Thursday evening for this school semester...