Yesterday I facilitated a retreat for a fabulous group of women. The retreat was all about setting intentions for 2013. Somewhere on my journey I heard that the word intention translates to “voice of the heart-mind” in some eastern language. Who knows if it is true but I love it the concept. In the retreat [...]
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Doing it Differently in 2013!
Yesterday while enjoying my Sunday morning coffee, I found myself reflecting on a conversation I had with my son earlier in the week. During the exchange he shared his goals: be more organized, exercise, and pay more attention. I found myself slightly amused thinking about it. Amused that a week has passed since the New [...]
A Holiday Mantra
I know what do beignets have to do with Christmas – really nothing – other than yesterday my son said he would like them for Christmas. In that moment I realized that other than a tree and a gingerbread house I’ve done nothing to prepare for Christmas. A rising sense of panic bubbled up…the gifts [...]
The Gift in the Experience
Just returned from watching my 1st grader present his holiday tradition (I really don’t remember giving presentations until grad school but am all for it). The tradition he chose to share was our Thanksgiving Tree. It was adorable to watch him muddle through it and to watch the kids write what they were thankful for [...]
What brings you alive?
Several weeks ago I did the flowers for my brother’s wedding (one of the odd jobs I had in college) and it got me thinking about the things that make us feel alive. Those things and people who make us lose track of time and feel that sense of aliveness coursing through our veins. [...]
A smile in your heart
Part of my bedtime routine with my boys is asking two questions, tonight snuggled up with my older son the conversation went like this: Mom: What is your favorite body of water…an ocean, lake, river, or creek? Older Son: A puddle (Giggles) Mom: I knew you were going to say that… you make my heart [...]
Grounding oneself in the season…
This weekend I went camping with a friend and our kids. It was the first time in awhile that I truly allowed myself to slow down. I’ve been thinking a lot about being grounded – a topic that has come up with many clients and friends. Last week, one remarked that he felt like the [...]
The beauty in the storm…
I’ve loved storms ever since I was a little girl. I remember waking during thunderstorms in the middle of the night to find my mother sitting by a wide-open window watching the storm sweep into the valley. I would climb on her lap, watch the lightening, count until the thunder rolled, and fall asleep to [...]
Walking a different road…
Last night I got together with a college roomie, we hadn’t seen each other if over 14 years maybe longer…we couldn’t remember. And without a moment’s hesitation we slid right back into the comfortable witty banter of the days long past. It felt good to reminisce and laugh. We talked of the twists and turns [...]
The Strength of a Pioneer…
Another guest blog from my fabulous sister and if I could find the picture of us as girls in our Laura Ingalls Wilder bonnets I would surely add… Lately, my sister and I have been using the old adage “that which does not kill you makes you stronger,” and for some reason the vision of [...]
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