Gratitude Is Not For Sissies…
In daily life, we must see that it is not happiness that makes us grateful But gratefulness that makes us happy David Steindl-Rast As a non-American, I love that November is a period of gratitude [...]
A Life Lesson From A Bold And Brave Spider
Sunday morning, I was trying to get ready for a full day of healing sessions in the gorgeous mountains near Berkeley Springs, WV. I was ready to enter the shower at my friends Alison and [...]
Can You Rewire Your Brain For Happiness?
Think not lightly of good, saying “It will not come to me.” Drop by drop is the water pot filled. Likewise, the wise one, gathering it little by little, Fills oneself with good. — Dhammapada [...]
The Power of Daily Rituals
I have been traveling a lot over the Summer and one thing that has helped me remain centered (and come back to my center over and over again) is having daily rituals. They are my [...]
Nurturing Your Creativity: Why It Matters & How To Do It
I recently came back from a wonderful time on the West Coast, reconnecting with friends, nurturing myself in the beauty of Nature in the Big Sur and The Bay area, and getting inspired by an amazing [...]
Can You Feel The Mother of The World Energy? Holding New Energies and Planting Seeds For The Future…
She works in mysterious ways, small and large, visible and invisible, known and unknown, inviting us to get through our individual and collective darkest holes and to engage in a co-re-creative process… Trusting that things [...]
How Do We Remain Centered In The Storms of Life?
As I was preparing for a series of international trips (including to Libya), I started reflecting upon the small daily rituals that would help me stay balanced and centered while I would be traveling… Little [...]
Standing Strong Through The Storms of Our Lives (A Poem)
Keeping a sense of connectedness while navigating the storms of our lives… A sense of centeredness — Even tenuous Impalpable Mysterious Yet indestructible… Letting go of what no longer serves us Including those past [...]
How Can You Concretely Re-Write Your Story?
In my previous post, I evoked the power of story telling both for individuals and societies and how, consciously or not, we constantly re-write and choose our story. Today, I would like to offer a [...]
Which Story Are You Choosing For Yourself?
Mimi Barthelemy is a Haitian story teller, the most amazing I have ever encountered. She passed away a week ago from a heart attack but her stories, songs and unique voice are still alive. [...]
A Cup That Is Already Full Has No Room To Receive
You have probably heard the story of the Buddhist scholar who went to visit an old and respected Zen monk to discuss Buddhism. The monk invited the scholar in for tea and they sat down. [...]
What Makes Your Soul Sing?
This period is a time of huge transformation (and transitions) for many. For the past few weeks, I have witnessed so much turmoil and despair among those reaching out to me, so many crises and [...]