A Need to Rest
For me, resting in the spaciousness of one's own company is a gift. In a life that is full of things to do, great people to hang out...
Reflections on Motherhood
In my experience being a mother is both the greatest gift and the biggest ask. Mothers have a lot of responsibility and parenting doesn’t...
To Be or Not To Be in A Relationship, That is the Question
There are many reasons to have a committed, long-term relationship and still lots of us shy away from them because they take energy and...
A Prayer of Apology to Mother Earth
The sun is setting and I am on a windy mountain top in the open space behind our house. Since very few cars are on the road these days,...
The Call Home: Embracing Everything
Being alive is such a privilege. This becomes clearer to me every day. Recently, I was at Muir Beach in Northern California with my...
The Places We Are Not Yet Fully Cooked: Saying “Yes” and Being Grateful
Every moment that I am not appreciating the warm sun on my face and the last lilting notes of music bathing me in sweetness is a loss. If...
A Generous Love
Recently, I was privileged to do a counseling session with a beautiful older couple. They came because they wanted to hone their ability...
Breathing Our Way Into Aliveness
Breath is our ally. The breath innocently and effortlessly delivers us into the welcoming arms of the present moment. Breathing happens...
The Monocle of Sobriety
What does it mean to live a sober life? Sobriety is not limited to alcohol and drugs or to activities like gambling or watching porn....
As the Fires Burn
Fires are raging here in Northern California. Although they are not blazing in my town, the air is thick with smoke, the sky is hazy as...
