As we acclimate to the new year, with many changes and unknowns still ahead, it is important that we continue our journey towards further developing our resiliency muscle. We all have had to navigate the last twelve months (and counting!), and as a result, have become resilient in the face of some very difficult times…

Having negotiated a difficult 2020, it is essential to start 2021 with a different attitude. An attitude of HOPE. Hope for a better world – one that is inclusive, compassionate, and in service of each other and humanity as a whole. One of the single and most profound attributes of America is that it is…

As 2020 closes, I am reminded of the adage, “the Lord works in mysterious ways.” COVID has struck some 65 million people around the globe and claimed 1.5 million deaths. This is a tragedy, and many of the deaths were frontline workers who cared unselfishly for infected patients. My heart goes out to the many…

As we get settled into a new chapter in American history (with a record turnout of voters!) it is important to look at the new kind of leaders we need to heal and unify our very divided and fragmented country. Obviously, the election was a roller-coaster of emotions for most of us. Some of us…

The one constant in life is change. The winds of autumn signal to our bodies that a shift is coming. Fall changes are visible all around in the dropping of leaves, technicolor trees, October berries, and fresh seeds. Aligning with Mother Nature’s seasonal rhythms puts you in the flow of life. Fall, in the Northern Hemisphere,…

In the pandemic world, we are fortunate to have technology that can help us connect not only with our family and friends through social media but to a much larger pool of subject matter experts worldwide. With the internet and technologies like Zoom and other group sharing programs, we can be connected to a support…

QUESTION OF THE MONTH What is the FIRST step to forgiving yourself? The first step to forgiving yourself is to take responsibility for your action. Often, we blame others for our misgivings. Bad parenting, tough circumstances, unfortunate life cycle, the unfairness of life, and a million other excuses. It takes courage to admit that you were…

Dear Friend, Happy August! I am happy to share that I recently enjoyed some R & R with a friend at Lake Arrowhead and hope you, too, have found some semblance of a relaxing summer. It is so important to take care of ourselves! Relaxing in nature and visiting with family are two great ways…

QUESTION OF THE MONTH How Do You Know if You are Holding on to Negative Emotions? Surprisingly I get asked this a lot and people often uncover hidden emotions like anger, resentment, guilt, and shame through participating in my workshops and conferences. In fact, in my recent Master Series there were a few participants that…

Dear Friend, I hope this newsletter finds you well in the swing of summer and that you have adjusted your sails to accommodate the winds of change. I usually travel a great deal as a keynote speaker and conference leader and have also had to reorient my work to the remote and virtual platforms like…