Unreasonably Grateful

Welcome to November, It's great to have you here. Well, they say the MLB season is over, the World Series has ended, and once again the LA Dodgers are the winners. It was an excellent year for some good life lessons, AND in this episode, I’ll wrap up some of those lessons that were actually spoken from the mic as they wrapped up their season. Listen in if you find yourself ever wondering, what’s n...

Hi There, Welcome back, or welcome, whichever applies to you. I am grateful you are here. The journey we are on is designed to be shared, and this is one way you and I can share, so thank you. As the World Series moves on to Game 7 the life lessons continue to present themselves so let’s take a look at those together. Remember, growth is a moment-by-moment experience, and life offers endless oppor...

Hi there, As every week, I am happy to have you join me, and I am happy to join you. Yes, it’s true, I really am going to the World Series! Just as every week there are lessons and opportunities for growth in the day-to-day experiences of life, and in this episode, let’s look at the value of having something to look forward to. Listen in Thank you for being here; you matter. I am offering sessions...

Hey, welcome back! As always, I am grateful you are here with me. Thank you. In today's episode, let’s take a look at how we make healthy choices. Like most options in life, there are many things to consider, and in today’s world of instant information, we may feel overwhelmed with knowledge from a variety of sources as we choose for ourselves. Let’s take a look at this together. Thank you for bei...

Hi there —welcome back if you have been listening for a while, and welcome if you are new! For those of you who have been following me, you know I am an MLB fan, and in particular, a LA Dodgers fan. Hence, the Mookie Betts quote is the title for this episode. So, let’s look at that together and perhaps you will see a way to reframe the times when you feel as if your back is against the wall, or fe...

Most of my test results are in, and there is no conclusive outcome. While we wait for my heart monitor results, the best advice is to continue taking good care of myself. Health food, exercise, and rest. Nothing new. So as I begin to “re-enter” life as I knew it, I am still embracing the “new me” as I step out. Listen in as we start this journey together, for how it might apply to you on your jour...

It’s been a month since my accident, and it feels like a new life. When I went to my heart doctor for a follow-up, he mentioned that it must have been scary being in a potentially fatal accident. While I have had flashbacks of what could have been, hearing someone else say it made it more real. While there are ups and downs in life, let’s all continue to count our blessings. Listen in and count yo...

I am still learning more from the inside out, and the journey is amazing and healing. Last night I had a powerful dream I will do my best to put into words for you, while your circumstances may be different than mine, there is a lesson in it for all of us. Listen in. Thank you for being here; you matter. I am offering sessions on Tuesday mornings. If you want an elder to hold space for you and ref...

A dear friend came to visit, and as I shared with him my current experience since the accident, he said, “Oh, you are experiencing Wu Wei.” At first, I was confused as his sweet dog is named Wu Wei; however, he went on to explain that it is a Chinese expression for effortless action. Listen in as we explore what may take place when an old struggle falls away. Thank you for being here; you matter....

The healing continues, and I often find myself observing my own life. Just today I noticed new freedoms and I also feel some restrictions, can I just be with both? The title of this episode came to me when the puppies created a new morning routine, and I found myself adjusting to it, even enjoying the novelty of it. So let’s dive in together and explore whether any of our routines are becoming rut...

It has been a week since my accident. The totaled truck has been picked up, the insurance claim resolved, we have found a new truck, and this episode shares my emotional healing in the aftermath. I find myself reorganizing my organizing principles. I am not trying to get there; it is simply happening. Let’s ask ourselves together: what matters most? Thank you for being here; you matter. I am offer...

One advantage of using Substack for my podcast is that it is possible to have each episode be VERY current. While I usually listen to my inner world prior to recording, and often there is a whisper that leads me to a topic, this week, there was a loud scream! Thus, the title, The Illusion of Control, so if you are someone who thinks they are, or likes to be in control, listen in. I lost control th...

For me, denial is a way to avoid something; if I don’t notice it, perhaps it will go away, which is the underlying reason for my denial. While that is rarely true (almost never) I admit that there are times when I secretly hope the outcome of my denial will lead to something good! I’m not recommending this way of navigating circumstances, but I will share with you how, sometimes, there is a pleasi...

While our calling is often considered “Original Intent”, it isn’t written in stone. You can always create it now, newly. So relax, you can’t get this wrong. Keep asking yourself, “Why is this important to me?” Eventually, you will discover that it is who you are, not what you do, that matters. This is what I mean by original intent - you are made for this. Listen in as you take your next step. Tha...

This week I had the honor of working with someone who has embraced a new life in the past few years, now free from an addiction that consumed her for nearly thirty. That is exciting to me, just like being at a birth, there is such joy and hope when a new life enters this world. It feels similar to me when someone cleans up a past and embraces a wide-open future. In this episode, I will share the f...

I read on Facebook something the daughter of one of my cousins wrote when she heard of her father’s death. I listened to my daughter talk about all the help pulling out of Kerrville, Texas. My friends shared their thoughts about their mother’s struggles in recovery, and I kept feeling the impact we all have on the lives of one another and asking myself, what are the people in my life left with? We...

Recently, I reached out to a friend from High School, which would be 58 years ago. Now she didn’t have to respond, but she did. We reconnected as she was willing to be a reference for me, and there were things from my past to share with her. Take a moment to think about the kids you knew in high school. Who could you reach out to, knowing they’d be there for you? Listen in on how meaningful friend...

We have all most likely experienced broken trust. We have all most likely been untrustworthy. So, how do we heal the abyss that forms in the absence of trust? What are we protecting ourselves against by not trusting? What lesson are we learning when we trust? This episode is multifaceted; listen in. Thank you for being here; you matter. I am offering sessions on Tuesday mornings. If you want an el...

Description: I’ve heard it many times before, “Be careful what you ask for.” This wheel was full of adjustments. How was yours? A friend shared a great insight, another friend has a new potential relationship, and I fractured my wrist. Let’s talk about all of these! Thanks for listening in. Thank you for being here; you matter. I am offering sessions on Tuesday mornings. If you want an elder to ho...

Description: Have you ever noticed how many adjustments are necessary to have your life and the life of those around you work better? Adjustments are required; wouldn’t it be great if we embraced them instead of resisting them? Listen in for some thoughts on how to do that. Thank you for being here; you matter. I am offering sessions on Tuesday mornings. If you want an elder to hold space for you...

Description: Things don’t always go well. Challenges can sometimes overtake us, and difficulties arise that seem bigger than we are. In other words, when the going gets tough, how do you handle it? Listen in for some thoughts and insights on what the opportunity just might be. Thank you for being here; you matter. I am offering sessions on Tuesday mornings. If you want an elder to hold space for y...

While last week we shared about celebrating another’s success, no matter what your current situation might be, this week let’s look at what actually moves us to celebrate, as well as how and why we do. Listen in. Thank you for being here; you matter. I am offering sessions on Tuesday mornings. If you want an elder to hold space for you and reflect on your amazingness, sign up on my website. I am a...

Description: It is that time of year when school is ending and kids are graduating. Perhaps you, too, are experiencing some graduation in your own process of refinement and growth, perhaps not. Either way, we all learn and benefit when we can get behind others and celebrate their achievements. Who can you encourage or celebrate this week? Listen in for some ways you can help others reach their goa...

Have you ever thought about or wondered what your gifting is? Maybe you think you aren’t gifted. Well, no matter where you are, listen in for some thoughts on your special gifts, which you do have! Thank you for being here; you matter. I am offering sessions on Tuesday mornings. If you want an elder to hold space for you and reflect on your amazingness, sign up on my website. I am always happy to...

Description: We all get “triggered.” Our wounds or sensitive areas are activated, and we often react, mostly in defense or protection. But what if you just say Thank you? Listen for the opportunity to step into real change and awaken in the most sensitive areas of your life. Thank you for being here; you matter. I am offering sessions on Tuesday mornings. If you want an elder to hold space for you...