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Being A Channel Doesn’t Diminish My Grief
Hello beautiful soul! I write this from my kitchen table, as tears move slowly down my cheeks. It's been raining and thundering all day, adding to my melancholy. My sweet dad left his body 8.5 months ago. And every day I still have to remind myself that I cannot cook him dinner, drive him to his medical appointments, make our summer plans together, or ask for his wise counsel over dinner at our favorite restaurant where they (rightfully) treat him like royalty. I don't believe I will ever get...
This Fact May Shock You
Hello beautiful soul! Some years back, one of my clients proclaimed, "I really struggle with meditating. I'm sure that's not something you experience. I'll bet you meditate for hours every day." I spit out the sip of water I'd just taken as I choked on my laughter. I explained to her that my meditation skills and achievements were likely no better than her own. To this day, I'm still not sure she believes me. While I do believe that a meditation practice is essential to becoming a more clear...
Does your nervous system need a nap?
Hello beautiful soul! Can you find my dog-snuggled snoozing body in the photo above? That's how I spent much of my Thanksgiving week with my spectacular kids in Ohio. It was delicious. I hope if you needed to cover your head with a pillow and surround yourself with adorable animals that you did just that. Sometimes we don't realize how fatigued we are until we slow down. We often place unreasonable demands on our nervous systems without giving ourselves the opportunity to rest, reset,...
How a Facial Changed My Life Forever
Hello beautiful soul! I've been getting facials since I was a graduate student. Whether it was to address acne, prepare my skin for my wedding, or just for the sheer pleasure of it, I LOVE getting a good facial. Sixteen years ago, I lay on an esthetician's bed in a darkened room as a lovely blonde woman massaged oils and potions into my skin. Her name was Kate and I didn't know her well. So, it came as a surprise to me when her stepson (who is living) came through with a channeled message to...
Firework Frenzy
Hello beautiful soul! I had the good fortune to bring my kids on a trip to Oregon recently. It was a spectacular adventure filled with mountains, rivers, trees, expansive sky, beautiful animals, generous people, and delicious plant-based food. We made new friends and met up with some very special people with whom I've worked. We hiked an area known as Multnomah Falls which is near the Columbia River Gorge. On September 2, 2017 a 15-year old boy lit fireworks during a burn ban and set aflame...
The Soul of Money
Hello beautiful soul! "I love money and money loves me." I first learned this mantra years ago while working with a business coach. See, back then I had some hang ups around money. I know, I know, that's so rare. For reasons unknown to me, I had a fear of money: not making enough, making too much. In reading Lynne Twist's brilliant book The Soul of Money, I learned that my issues with money came from my unexamined, unconscious assumptions about money and the world. Lynne writes that most of us...
A Cold Drink Goes A Long, Long Way
Hello beautiful soul! It's been hot here in South Florida...mid 90's with no rain. As I was walking my dogs in the afternoon heat, an Amazon delivery truck was driving through the neighborhood with its doors and windows wide open to allow for some air circulation. I observed as the young man stopped in front of many homes, placing their packages carefully at the front entrance. I remembered how I used to take better care of delivery drivers during the pandemic. My kids and I used to fill a...
Soul vs Spirit
Hello beautiful soul! One distinction that has often caused me some confusion and uncertainty is how to differentiate between the spirit and the soul. Occasionally, I have used the two terms interchangeably, though they are actually quite different. With the help of a wonderful teacher, Sonia Choquette, I now understand the distinction. What is the soul? The soul is the aspect of our self that embodies the sum total of our conscious lifetime experiences. I believe that our souls return to...
Bernie from the Bronx
Hello beautiful soul! Have you ever witnessed simple human kindness that brought tears to your eyes? I had that experience the day before Thanksgiving when I brought a dear family member to a medical appointment. We were in a freezing room with outdated recliners lining the walls. Each recliner had an IV pole next to it, providing the necessary medicinal infusions. Tired, sick, uncomfortable patients occupied the recliners as their IV bags dripped slowly into their veins. Seated in the...
Happy Birthday to Me!
Hello beautiful soul! I turned 50 in July.I know.Part of me still doesn't believe it. It felt like an important milestone, so I threw myself a party. I wanted to honor this special birthday by celebrating with my closest local friends. Only, I wanted to make the celebration about them, not me. Despite the visibility my work creates, I am an introvert at heart. So, I chose a very special venue, The Modern Rose, for their tasty plant-based foods, wonderful teas, excellent service and beautiful...