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 path takes an unexpected turn, [...]

Had a late lunch the other day with my dear friend, Jennifer Grainger of Spiritual Growth Community.  Although we laughed a lot, one of our more serious topics was about some of the changes taking place in the world.  Woe to those who think that economic recovery means that things will go back to the [...]

“All of us have unique talents and gifts. No obstacle, be it physical, mental, or emotional has the power to destroy our own creative energies.” ~ Liane Cordes Believing this fully is difficult at times; for some of us, most of the time. But it is true. What each of us can contribute to the [...]

After years and years of moving through life fairly successfully, at least in the grand scheme of things, I’ve come to a place where the status quo will no longer do.  I don’t have much to complain about, even though I do gripe quite a bit.  But in my mid-fifties, I just know that continuing [...]

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. – Hugh [...]

Believe in Miracles Love your life. Believe in your own power, your potential, and your innate goodness. Every morning, wake with the awe of just being alive. Each day, discover the magnificent, awesome beauty in the world. Explore and embrace life in yourself and in everyone you see each day. Reach within to find your [...]

Running a business isn’t easy.  Running a business that’s hurting during ‘tough times’ isn’t easy and can be downright painful.  I know.  I’ve experienced it… a lot.  I’ve wanted to quit, but there’s been something that has kept me hanging on…and my heart has held on to that certainty there was a bigger purpose here, [...]

There will be something – anguish or elation – that is peculiar to this day alone.  I rise from sleep and say:  Hail to the morning!  Come down to me, my beautiful unknown.            – Jessica Powers Isn’t it splendid to think of all the things there are to find out about?  [...]

Are you hard on yourself? Do you often think “I should have done better!” I know I do! I’ve spent much of my life trying to ‘get better, do better, be better’ – my bookshelves are lined with self-help/self-improvement books and programs. I could probably start a small library! But in my quest to improve [...]

“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 [...]