Since July, I've been in the process of writing my next book. I have made much progress and wanted to share a tiny excerpt: I woke up today feeling the cloud lift, with the spark of autumn excitement running through my veins. Halloween, one of my favorite times of year, is approaching, and it stirs …
I'll spare you the pics, but I was stung on the finger by a wasp yesterday and my hand literally blew up. Nine hours later, as the swelling crept toward my elbow, I went to urgent care. Thank God for steroid shots — it’s looking much better today. It’s been a rough year with loss …
This subject has been my toughest lesson of my life. My twenties was not a joy ride. I pretended it was when I declared that college was my country club. In truth I was battling demons which continued throughout that decade. I write more about this in my memoir, P.E. for the Soul. However, to …
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It’s here! After decades of personal growth, healing, and guiding others, I’ve created two powerful online courses! These courses are designed to help you reconnect with your true self, deepen your relationships, and walk your path with clarity. This is a soft launch, shared with love and intention. If you or someone you love is …
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What are you most proud of in your life? In 1994, after another crisis was brought on by drinking, I made the decision to quit one day (or one minute) at a time. I acknowledged my need for support and continued to actively participate. I walked through depression, anxiety and faced my demons. I learned …
What have you been working on? Growing in life is an endless journey. I've been working on - or having fun with - my poetry, writing and various videos. With challenges in different teacher roles, I've been working on seeing what's directly in front of me and asking, "how is this serving me?" There are …
What's something you would attempt if you were guaranteed not to fail? It's a question I've been asking for decades. Who am I and what do I want? These questions allow me to get into my heart center and live my life purpose and do what I came here to do. The next step is …
What's the best piece of advice you've ever received? On this quest for personal discovery, I've received so much good advice from wise elders. I've always accepted advice from those I respect and want to be more like, in some ways. You can't do it wrong was advice I received from Kay Shinol, from the …
Share a lesson you wish you had learned earlier in life. When we finally realize that our strengths can be the cause of so much misery because we didn't have the skills necessary for protection -- it can be a huge wakeup call. Being empathic, sensitive and feeling what others are feeling, are gifts. However, …
What positive emotion do you feel most often? I find that the older I get, I find more peace, contentment and joy in the simplest things. I often check in on that younger version of me, the one who was lost, confused and in great despair. She lived in a small rental in Massachusetts. A …
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