Receiving the Extraordinary

Receiving the Extraordinary. Image a person holing up a glass jar. A galaxy sky can be seen in the background through the glass jar. Joy.

Can you recall a moment in your life where you felt pure joy? Or a time that you felt so loved by something bigger than yourself? For me, there are no words that can thoroughly explain the experience. I am fully present and able to receive these gifts without any hesitation. There is a feeling of…

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My Mother’s Wisdom

My Mother's Wisdom. Image of the silhouette of a mother and daughter standing near a tree as they look out at a colorful pink, purple, and blue galaxy.

As a child, my mother used to tell me and my siblings to go outside and “get the stink blown off you”. It did not matter if it was over 90 degrees and the taper candles on our dining room table were melting. Conversely, it also did not matter if it was so cold that…

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Compassion in Times of Suffering

Compassion in Times of Suffering. Image of two people hugging while standing outside.

The enormity of suffering on our planet right now feels like it is at an all-time high. Having the privilege and opportunity to be a psychotherapist for almost 30 years, I have partnered with those who are suffering on an individual basis. I am deeply touched by their honesty. In my heart, I can relate.…

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Growing Our Spiritual Journey

Growing Our Spiritual Journey. Image of the silhouette of a woman with her hand raised, standing on a pier on the ocean. The sun is rising on the horizon and the silhouette of multiple birds can also be seen against the colorful sky.

Have you ever found yourself plateauing when it comes to your spiritual journey? You are just skipping along, growing and expanding, and then at some point, you realize you are stagnant. I know. I have experienced this while walking my spiritual path over the years – dare I say, for many years. Although I have…

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Deep Peace

Deep Peace. Image of a pathway in a snowy landscape with ice-covered, bare trees on either side of it.

Excitement is in the air with the hustle and bustle of this season. There is so much that calls our attention: traveling, events, food, family and gifts, just to name a few. As a result, I often find myself absolutely exhausted by the time Winter Solstice arrives on December 21st because of all the outward…

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