Finding common ground

When we dislike someone, we often look for evidence of all the ways they are different than us. Our attention is naturally drawn to their beliefs, behaviors and attitudes we find uncomfortable. This increases our sense of separation and the feeling of divisiveness....

The creative power of a nap

Naps can accomplish miracles. Taking a short afternoon nap when we begin to flag gives us a boost of physical energy and restores our vitality for the remainder of the day.On those days when our energy feels off and we find ourselves drifting out of our center, a half...

Learning about ourselves in the beauty of the unknown

We face the unknown at many times in our life. At each transition point – from one job or career to another, from one developmental phase to the next, even at the death of a relationship that formerly sustained us – we have an opportunity to grow and...

Embodying our authentic presence

Authentic presence comes from being in our center and expressing our truth in the moment through our words, actions, thoughts and energy.It comes through dropping the masks, the expectations of “proper” behavior, and moving from our head into our heart.It...