The beginner tantric puja event opened each of us in different ways! As each person arrived, there was a mix of uncertainty, curiosity and nervous laughter. Everyone visited, introducing themselves and munched while watching others out of the corner of the...
When we want things, we evaluate the money, time and resources in order to make a decision. Even if it is a personal desire, we choose to commit to the level of investing that we are ready and willing to give. Yet when it comes to relationships, so many of us give it...
Do you have spaces, times and places in our lives designed for the purpose of feeling spiritual? Are these protected and honored? One of my favorite meditations by Sarah Blondin is “Making Your Life Sacred.” She asks the listener to explore creating sacred space...
On my recent vacation, I embarked upon a 3-mile trail run in Bend, Oregon. I was being challenged with the usual things, like altitude change, trail vs street and hills. At the half-way point of the loop, I happened upon a sign stapled to a tree that was...
Have you ever dreaded going on a vacation?I do it often. I make plans for the chance to get away and as the time draws near, I begin to talk myself out of going. I had a retreat with a group of friends this past weekend and I made some discoveries and...
It has been just over three days. I keep checking the chat thread, just in case, there is a clue, a new word, a hidden message. The last words she shared with me are "Thank you Kim. Love you." My dear friend passed this world a few days ago, unexpectedly...
The tears move now, bubbling and gurgling up from deep inside. The last evening we shared is a memory, the memorial service is complete and people physically move back into normal routines. For me, it is time to release the emotions as the feelings...
I love to run! Runners love to share information! I usually share statistics and excitement, occasionally sharing my injuries. I want to share with you the other side of my story, the real picture as a runner. The intention is to share a vulnerable glimpse of the...
There is a new member of our household and, this time, it is most certainly a girl! She is a gorgeous 3 month-old, long-haired, gray with tan rescue kitty. Her name is Remi! Some fun details for you are as follows! The outdoor kitty that...
I swam in the pool on Tuesday morning. Sounds fairly normal, right? It was an exercise in visualization that I learned in real time! I had listened to a podcast by David Neagle the previous evening. In this edition, The Power of Visualization, he narrated how he held...
