I’ve been listening this week to Brene Brown’s audio book The Power of Vulnerability: Teachings of Authenticity, Connection, and Courage. I’ve been a fan of her work for a long time, ever since her now famous TED talk on the same topic. Her wise perspective and unstoppable sense of humor help me feel deeper into […]
Category: Authenticity
In Praise of Wildness
What do you really love, deep down? What do you wish for? What do you actually need? In today’s edition of “Living Joyfully,” I share some inspiration for the path that leads us back to who we truly are. (Click here for audio version) Inside of every gentle horse there is a wild horse, […]
Calling on Angels
Whimsical did not want to get into the horse trailer. She wasn’t scared of it, she had just made up her mind that she was not getting in. And weighing in at well over 900 pounds, she had the power to make her preferences obvious and formidable. Preferring cooperation over force, it took quite some […]
In Search of a True Leader
Science has now proven that emotions are “contagious,” so if you have been feeling extra stressed lately, you’re not alone. In keeping with our level of sensitivity, each of us experiences our own, personal challenges, along with the angst and confusion that can surround us during tumultuous times. Given these conditions, certain things become crucially […]
On Living with Scorpions, Sociopaths, and Sympathy
This morning as I was doing the dishes I caught sight of something wriggly falling into the water. Ploonk! What was that? On closer inspection, it turned out to be a small, surprised scorpion who promptly drowned in the dishwater. After my initial reaction of, “dear god, what am I doing in this god-forsaken place?” […]
The Angel in Front of You
Did you like to read when you were a child? One of the stories that remains vivid to me is the story of Balaam and his Donkey, which I read in my Children’s Picture Bible. In the story, Balaam has been summoned by a powerful official, but when he tries to ride his donkey to […]
The Quiet Voice Within
A friend of mine fell off her bike yesterday and broke her ankle. The funny thing is, before she left her house, she had the thought – twice – “don’t go.” But she was on her way to a meeting. She didn’t want to disappoint the people she was supposed to meet. And after all, […]
A Lesson in Letting Go: Parenting Matters
Yesterday my son went on his first roller coaster ride (he’s three). They don’t allow parents on the ride. But he really wanted to go! So off he went. I remember a friend years ago describing the process of raising her three boys. “Every day, a greater separation.” Oh no! I thought. Does it have […]
How Many “Shoulds” Get in Your Way?
“I’m going to take your pulse.” I always say this to my new Jin Shin Jyutsu clients, after we’ve chatted for a while, and when we’re ready to begin the session. They often reply, “Oh no! It’s going to be bad.” Bad? Too fast, too slow, to strong, too weak. too irregular, too… something. What […]
The Encouragement of Light
Well, my friend, we’ve just passed a tipping point. If you’re reading this in the northern hemisphere, then as of the Winter Solstice on December 21, the sun has begun slowly making its way back, bringing longer days, and more and more light into our lives. If you’ve given in to feeling grouchy – discouraged […]
