Chin in Sanskrit means consciousness. When the forefinger connects

Today, in celebration of America’s “Land of the Free,” I am grateful for my liberty. The choice to pursue happiness. The privilege to be an American.

Over chicken sandwiches at a charming Santa Fe bakery, my friend Keith shares with me his compelling three week experience to summit the highest mountain in America, Mt. Denali.

While taking a swim the other day a wise beautiful turtle swam up to say hello. He came so close, it felt obvious he had an important message to deliver

We are what we think.
All that we are, arises with our thoughts.
With our thoughts, we make our world.
Buddha

This past weekend we celebrated Sam’s college graduation.

Society gives recognition or applause for a well-designed skyscraper or a glamorous movie star but gives little notice to parents for their work in guiding and nurturing a child’s soul.

Many religions use the moon cycle to set their yearly calendars. This weekend’s full moon brings a surge of energy and reminds us of spring, new beginnings, rebirth–the opportunity to contemplate, “if I was able to die and be re-born, how would I change and do it different?”

Spring brings excitement and wonder. New blooms, fresh dreams. Busy with plans and projects. Within this surge of new energy, we call on Mother Nature to keep us connected and grounded.

Appreciation for MOTHER EARTH

Love is the answer, and you know that for sure;
Love is a flower, you’ve got to let it grow.
– John Lennon

In your sacred space (a time in your day that you take some quiet time for yourself ), ask yourself this question…

As I begin another trip around the sun, I move forward with the reminder — freedom is our greatest treasure, patience as a virtue, and to always see life through a generous and idealistic lens. 

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POSITIVE VIBES

I know I can not control the actions of others– however, I can take responsibility for my own thoughts, words and actions.

Why are we usually hardest on ourselves?

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate, our deepest fear is that we are more powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.

Ever since the moon and sun aligned, the summer’s end has brought with it a record breaking series of natures’ chaos.

Ocean tides, yearly calendars, women’s cycles, farmers crops, all are influenced by lunar cycles. It is evident that there is power in this practice.

Ron took me to lunch by boat last weekend. I love being on the water and always feel a bigger picture perspective on life cruising across the lake. After lunch we stopped for a swim, and chose a quiet place near the limestone cliffs.

My friend, CEO of Girl Friday Productions, and the stellar editor of my first two books, Leslie Miller is genius. She has her master’s in English literature, but dropped out of her PhD program because…