A Little Giving Goes a Long Ways

I was inspired this week while watching an interview with Brad Formsma, author of “I Like Giving.”  A sweet, simple concept. Giving. But oh how powerful it is especially at a time when everyone has an unlimited supply of complaints…

Take a Break

Some days I have nothing to say. Nothing new anyway. Some days I need to simply stop and reflect on what I’ve already said, heard in my spirit, or read somewhere. Some days I already have so many unprocessed and…

Tribute to My Mother

It’s Mother’s Day and I’m reminded that I am my mother’s daughter . . . and that’s not bad.  My mother was a good woman, very giving and kind. She was a beautiful woman. I haven’t always appreciated that. As…

Listen to Yourself

When’s the last time you listened to yourself? A couple of weeks ago I taught a workshop on communication skills, with particular emphasis on active listening. Last week some of the participants reported that they had practiced those skills, and…

You Are Not Lost

I ran across a quote on Facebook this week that nicely frames my pilgrimage on Spain’s Camino de Santiago (Way of St. James). Many people (me included) describe walking the Camino as a life-changing experience. But on second thought, I…