“Don't be afraid to take a big step if one is indicated. You can't cross a chasm in two small jumps.” -David Lloyd GeorgeWhen my grandmother was on her way out dancing or to a fancy dinner, she would …
Why Spring Deserves Our Attention
It was one of those spring days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: When it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade. – Charles Dickens Spring is fleeting. It is perhaps …
5 Ways to Give Love Freely Now
"Perhaps all the dragons in our lives are princesses who are only waiting to see us act, just once, with beauty and courage. Perhaps everything that frightens us is, in its deepest essence, something …
Give Thanks Continuously… It Really Works!
I remember a particularly trying autumn during my first year in graduate school. Weary after working a long shift at a coffee bar and rain-soaked in true Seattle fashion, I stumbled into class a few …
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What Happens When We Hold Our Breath?
"What will our children do in the morning if they do not see us fly?" -Rumi Do you know what happens when we hold our breath? When we inhale, our diaphragm tightens and contracts as pressure builds …
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5 Carry-on Travel Essentials – The Right Stuff
A wise woman in a far-off land once said to me, “I often wonder how much of what weighs me down is not mine to carry.” When we sold all of our belongings in 2013, we made a very deliberate decision. …
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