Live Full. Die Empty
“Live full. Die empty” is a statement made by spiritual teacher Jack Boland. I have it written on a sticky note on my desk. As I looked at it this week, the thought occurred to me: Then why do I…
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A Mixture of Dark and Light
What can I learn from this? What good will come of it? These are good questions to ask in any situation. They are especially good to ask when disaster strikes, catastrophe surrounds us, and we feel burdened. There’s always something…
I Don’t Know–NOT
Today is a special day. It was today, 81 years ago, that my husband Raymond Corder was born. I’m so glad he was born, and that our journeys through life brought us together. He has shown me a lot about…
At a Loss for Words
It’s rare that I’m at a loss for words. I can always come up with something . . . but not today. I’m numb from watching the California fires this week. My heart hurts for everyone touched by this disaster.…
Some Things are Worth the Wait
This week my day lilies blossomed. I think I appreciate them so much more because day after day after day I would get up in the morning, go out back to see if they’d opened yet . . . but…
Strength with Style
In recent years I’ve taken up the practice of jotting down phrases and lines that come to me while I’m out and about. If I don’t, I’ll forget them. That doesn’t worry me much because it’s not like I actually…
Firewalk, Anyone?
So I was reading someone’s account of doing the ‘firewalk’ at an event with motivational speaker Tony Robbins. The ‘firewalk?” you ask? Yes, it’s the ritual of walking over hot coals . . . barefoot. To answer your next question…
Jaw-Dropping Awe
You wanna know what makes my jaw drop in awe and my eyes grow moist? It’s the realization that the dream I seek, seeks me, too. I’m not alone in the dreaming. To know it’s not a one-way stretch, to…
Are Failed Commitments Hurting You?
I’ve been wondering about the negative fallout of unfulfilled commitments. Like I recently committed to myself to go to the gym at least every other day. Then three days in a row I meant to go, but I didn’t. That…
Been Feeling a Little Lost?
Hey, I enjoyed being the guest on a podcast this week and think you might enjoy it, too. It’s Shut Up and Grind with Robert B Foster. (Love that title!) We talked about feeling lost and alone, beginning to question…