The value of story time?

I’m curious? Do you prioritize story time in your life? And I’m not talking about attending the toddler’s event at the library. I’m wondering if you make it a regular habit to seek out and listen to stories. The newspaper is a source of stories, as is facebook and instagram. But those aren’t the stories… Read More

In search of samasthiti

If letting go is a pre-cursor to a fresh start as I proposed in last week’s letter, then now seems perfectly appropriate to discuss #beginagain. If you missed last week’s message, you can read it HERE. The need for a fresh start or permission to allow myself to begin again often comes at a time… Read More

Change: to resist or to accept?

Change is inevitable. When we elect for change, we look forward to the shift. Think about it. When you change your hair style, or color, how do you feel when you get what you asked for? Content, satisfied, excited? But what about when it goes awry. There is very little that stirs up more self-consciousness… Read More

What is your life’s work?

Wouldn’t is be great if we all had a clear understanding of our purpose and our life’s work? Last week I teased that I would attempt to offer a fool-proof strategy for discovering the specifics of finding our life’s work, our unique contribution to our community… but be warned, this is not a quick fix… Read More

Seva in Action

Last week I shared my thoughts about martyrs, heroes and servant leadership. Many of you reached out to share how this lesson spoke to you. Thank you for allowing me to be part of your self-study and your inspired life! I think we all want to be of service and contribute positively to our communities…. Read More

Hope for what’s Coming

Happiness is said to have three ingredients: something to do, something to love, and something to hope for. This is the fourth note in this series on Happiness, and today we are to explore hope. Check out Happiness, Doing & Love, if you missed the earlier editions. Merriam-Webster defines hope as a feeling of expectation… Read More

Love is Love is Love

Happiness is said to have three ingredients: something to do, something to love, and something to hope for. This is the third note in this series on Happiness from the perspective of Transparent Alignment. Today we explore love. Check out Happiness & Doing, if you missed the earlier editions. It shouldn’t be a surprise that… Read More

What are you doing?

Happiness is said to have three ingredients: something to do, something to love, and something to hope for. This is part of 2 or a 4-part series exploring happiness from the perspective of Transparent Alignment. Let’s dive into DOING. What are you doing? If asked when I’m NOT doing what I am “supposed to be… Read More

Are you happy?

Happiness is said to have three ingredients: something to do, something to love, and something to hope for. In my life, I’ve learned that modern humans have no shortage of things to do. However, I’ve also noticed in my coaching and teaching, that many of these to-do list things lack the potency to cultivate joy… Read More

How brave are you?

As the daughter of a Bull Rider, I don’t know that I’ve ever really FELT brave, but I have had a lot of opportunity to practice. This crazy cowboy is my Dad in college. My folks met through Rodeo Club and even planned to have a rodeo team of children. That’s 3 boys and 2… Read More

What is generosity, anyway?

In case you missed it, this is a continuation of last week’s message, Can you accept help? regarding generosity and what I learned as a result of being in need. This month marks the 11-year anniversary of my bicycle accident and the rebirth of my self. To re-cap, the “Rules” I learned sounded something like… Read More

Can you accept help?

I was taught that being a good person meant I was to help others, generously and freely. In fact, I learned that it was BETTER to offer help than to ask for it, and way better to offer it than to need it. I learned the “Rules of Generosity” and practiced them often. It’s probably… Read More