Why the Pre-Step is Most Important

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” This popular Chinese proverb by Lao Tzu is often quoted to those who feel overwhelmed – whether it be undertaking a new life habit, embarking on a large project or navigating difficult emotions such as grief...

Why We Should Slow Down

Whoops… I did it again. I was about 95% recovered from my January accident, when I tripped over the dog in the kitchen and broke my right shoulder. We sat down to an Italian anti-pasta dinner and a glass of Chianti, but I decided we needed plates. I hopped up from the...

How to Practice Endurance

In January I had an accident. Nothing life-threatening, but I did break my arm (now put together with a titanium rod and two pins) and fractured my hip (knitted together with three titanium screws). My friends now call me the bionic woman. All this additional hardware...

Finding the Authentic Self

For years I lived life for others, molding myself into roles I was expected to play: wife, daughter, mother, teacher, cook, chauffeur, church volunteer. I was ensnared in the trap of self-worth based on what I DO and in the process, lost sight of who I AM. I used to...