Embracing The Unknown: Cultivating a Growth Mindset
February 20, 2026
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Embracing The Unknown: Cultivating a Growth Mindset! What a trip it is, being alive! May this first note in the new Year of the Fire
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Our Words, Thoughts, And Mind Have Power: Where Are We Putting Our Attention?
January 11, 2026
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The power of words and thoughts shapes our reality. Every idea we think and every word we speak sends energy into the world, influencing our experiences, relationships, and the way we live.
Learning to Pause
February 27, 2024
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When Rest Doesn’t Come Naturally ”Learning to pause”, I say, because pausing absolutely does not come naturally to me. I was abashed to discover years
When In Doubt, Choose to Love
January 24, 2022
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When in Doubt, Choose to Love: Finding Calm, Clarity When in doubt, Choose to Love. There are so many things to say about Love that my heart starts
Moving from Joy to Joy: Embracing Life’s Simple Blessings
October 22, 2021
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Rediscovering Joy After the Storm After several days of deluging rain, the sun and blue sky and pink clouds have returned and I notice that
Beyond Popcorn: Discovering Balance, Awareness, and Joy
May 13, 2015
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A Transformative Journey in Self-Discovery A lot has been happening on the self-discovery, personal growth, soul and spirit front in the last few months. A roller
Head vs Heart – A Personal Journey Toward True Being
April 20, 2015
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When the Question of Head vs Heart First Arose Not long ago I did an inquiry about the differences and comparisons, not to say conflict,
Love and Body Awareness: A Valentine’s Day Reflection
February 13, 2015
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The Gift of Living in Our Bodies Most Saturdays I dance! At a class called NIA, a wonderfully comprehensive and glorious gift to the body
States of Our Unions: Reflection on Social Justice, Democracy and Collective Change
January 21, 2015
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Continuing the Journey Toward Justice I have been deeply moved in the last few days by the vision, the struggles, the inner strength and courage of people
Vive la Difference: Illusory Superiority, Listening & Embracing Differences in Relationships
August 10, 2014
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After an invigorating roller-blade around our amazing Stanley Park this glorious morning I came home to my sweet husband fixing our usual breakfast of porridge (delicious
Who’s in Charge?
June 4, 2014
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Not long ago I inquired into the differences and comparisons, not to say conflict, between my brain and my heart. It moved me to tears, and
Magnificent Arches: Nature, Wonder, and Traveling with Children
June 13, 2011
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How It Will Look Traveling with young children opens my eyes in a wonderful way. The pace we walk is sometimes quick, when there’s ground
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