Do you remember working hard to prepare for a test, maybe even cramming until the early morning hours and then showing up to take the exam filled with anxiety because you really didn’t think you would remember any of it and were so afraid of failing? This happened to me almost every time. Until my […]
My precious Mom (aka Mother Love) just turned 85. I love her so much. Our mother-daughter bond is the foundation of my inspiration and motivation to support mothers with daughters through Maiden Spirit programs. Our simple moments sharing our lives and our love are deeply fulfilling, most of the time. However, there are times […]
Have you ever or do you still have a fear of the dark? Do you have children that fear monsters under their bed or in their closet? Last night I arrived home later than usual after an exhausting day of dealing with my own “monsters.” This really scared me, and trust me, I do not […]
Last night at the movies I saw this advertisement for That Awkward Moment with this tag line: That awkward moment when you realize you’re eating your feelings, (this is not a movie recommendation). It’s always an awkward moment when I witness myself do something, anything, to avoid feeling the very emotion I most need […]
Have you ever had a fear that you wouldn’t consciously admit, even to yourself? The most transformational gift for me to accept in 2013 was facing a health challenge that required major surgery. This was the year I learned to say YES to ALL gifts that Life offers at a much deeper level, even those […]
Tis the season! Perhaps you grew up celebrating winter holidays in a church community, like I did. For me this included singing Christmas carols and hymns in the choir, which I adored! On the other hand, I didn’t’ have one real friend in our entire church. I often felt alone even while participating in church […]
I have just returned from the Hawaiian Islands and a journey back to the ancient village site, Kipahulu, on the island of Maui. And yes, you were right there in my soul’s heart, in the gentle breeze with the sound of the ocean crashing and dancing wildly as I turned my life over again to […]
The voice of my soul said ‘let it go’. The voice in my head said things such as; I can’t possibly disappoint all those beautiful families. If I let go, we will lose something precious. Who am I to choose something because it’s right for me, my needs aren’t really that important anyway. After all, as […]
We humans have superpowers that include the ability to create. It’s so obvious we don’t often recognize it! A prerequisite for manifesting any creation is to first have an idea, a vision of what we want. We desire a glass of water and have a vision of how to get one before we take the […]
At 84, after almost 60 years of being the most caring and care-full mom she knew how to be, it has become clear that my mom now needs more care herself. She is choosing to make a transition from independent to assisted living. While helping her pack the other day, a framed photo of Mom […]