Posted on July 22nd, 2010 by Shawn
Sparkles. Sunlight on water or ice. Gems in the right light. Little kids. Christmas tree lights twinkling. I love sparkles! It’s so little girl to say, but I still love ‘em! They make me happy.
Have you ever had the deep desire to live out your purpose, but when your [...]
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Posted on April 27th, 2010 by Shawn
Those in our lives who make the most meaningful and enduring contributions to who we are have dared to take their place among equals. The world stares in amazement at the glittering adornments of the ego, but only those who walk beside us in love and equality reach our hearts and transform us. – [...]
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Posted on February 8th, 2010 by Shawn
“However confused the scene of our life appears, however torn we may be who now do face that scene, it can be faced, and we can go on to be whole.” ~ Muriel Rukeyser
“We can expect to feel fear, even dread at some points in our lives. We will always have situations that, for [...]
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Posted on October 27th, 2009 by Shawn
Over the last several years, I’ve thought of changing my name to my spiritual name, Kamala. I love the way it sounds and the way it feels inside when it’s said. When over the course of several days last week, I had what felt like incredible openings and shifts. Breakdowns and breakthroughs. [...]
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Posted on October 25th, 2009 by Shawn
The worst enemy to creativity is self doubt. ~ Sylvia Plath
I did a presentation recently about embracing change. The president of the company wanted me to emphasize that change and growth required innovation and the willingness to make mistakes.
It was so interesting to feel the room go cold when I mentioned making mistakes being [...]
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Posted on October 20th, 2009 by Shawn
I’ve just returned from Kendall SummerHawk’s Money, Market, and Soul Intensive. As is so often the case, you get insights during the course, but the course may just be planting the seeds. At least that’s the case for me, here. I’ve been using the starter phrase “What would it be like if…” to give myself [...]
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Posted on October 6th, 2009 by Shawn
I wonder if it is possible to love being vulnerable in the United States, or most of the world, at this time in history. It’s one of those very weird things where people often love the quality in others, but wouldn’t want that same quality themselves. I understand we can relate more with [...]
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Posted on September 2nd, 2009 by Shawn
This lovely video depicts the beauty in the wisdom of some of our elders. Their beauty, vibrance, elegance, as well as wisdom. The love and appreciation of these qualities have steeped the work of the wise young man who took on this project, Andrew Zuckerman.
Are we willing to take a big, juicy bite [...]
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Posted on August 23rd, 2009 by Shawn
Oh, my gosh, when I got my “download” about having a women’s Speaking Circle/Sacred Circle, I knew it would be a very special gathering. It was even better than I’d hoped for! It felt like each of us received even more confirmation of the strength and healing power of a group of women.
The [...]
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Posted on August 16th, 2009 by Shawn
Being vulnerable. Who wants that?! Nobody I know…although, deep down, I think many of us do want to be open and “vulnerable” – at least when we feel safe enough to do so. From a great little devotional (Each Day a New Beginning):
Often when we’re being tough and strong, we’re scared. [...]
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