Blooming Together

"In the stillness of the quiet, if we listen, we can hear the whisper of the heart giving strength to weakness, courage to fear, hope to despair." - Howard Thurman Be still... and bloom.

"Books can reveal as much about people as their letters do." - Patricia O'Toole

May I share some of my favorite books with you and why I love them so much? Great! Pull up a chair! :)

Welcome friends and fellow bloomers! I had the delightful privilege of talking with Laurie Woodward recently. She is an award-winning author, screenwriter, and producer from right here on the central coast of California. Her new short, sci-fi, noir film, Celestial Pirouette, is magical and marvelous! It is about hope, overcoming loneliness, and the healing power of art through connection. In all o...

These two wonderful women have learned to appreciate; and even rely on, the power of their friendship. We definitely bloom better with a best friend. And... rest assured that, what's shared on "therapy hill", stays on therapy hill. Join us!

FACT: Without FREEDOM we can't fully bloom. Happy 250th Birthday, America! 1776-2026

A few bits of wisdom, some great ideas and a poem to remind us to keep blooming and let the ordinary come alive. Thank you, James Clear, Jared Halverson, William Martin, Dr. Creswell, and Elaine Welteroth.

Not only are daisies the "friendliest" flowers, they're the strongest. Let's be "daisy strong" and bloom ANYWHERE we're planted. We're in this together.

It's not if we'll fall, but when. We will fall. Get up. Bloom on! We're in this together.

We had no idea what was in store for us when we got married, and we still can't believe for how long! The years have been filled with faith, struggle, love, growth, forgiveness, and fun. Through it all, we keep blooming together. If we can do it, so can you.

LOVE is the most transformative power in the universe. In this episode we explore the infinite positive effects our love and kindness create and some simple ways we can begin today to radiate love wherever we are. <3 Thank you for joining me! I appreciate it. Please like, comment, and share the Blooming Together podcast with others. :D

Tex is so committed to and enthusiastic about service, growth, purpose, and connection, that it's easy to feel his love and dedication as a teacher and engage with him. We talked about the "C's" of change, "servant leadership", and, of course, blooming where you're planted. Tex is a seasoned educator and leadership trainer with over 30 years at the University of Min...

Pivoting isn't a sign of weakness or lack of commitment - it's proof that our commitment runs deeper than any single plan. Being able to change or shift how we move is often the only way to keep moving.

January is a long, gentle exhale of everything we've just experienced and an equally gentle inhale filled with hope for the new year and all of it's possibility. Keep blooming. We're in this together.

Connection is a gift, the best gift.

Simple daily rituals can make a big difference in the overall quality of our lives.

The love of an amazing mom and close friends, encouraging words from a beloved grandfather, caring counselors, insightful teachers, and the sheer tenacity in her soul, helped my friend, Ariella Larson, find her way through the darkness of depression and debilitating ADHD, to discover her passion and purpose serving others as an ASL interpreter...and blooming, even when she didn't like where sh...

Amazing things grow beneath the surface. Plant impossible gardens and see what blooms.

Unlock the fullness of life with gratitude. It really is everything.

We all need encouragement to keep growing and blooming. Tune in for a little Monday motivation.

According to @happinessproject on Instagram. Funny and true. Check it out!

We bloom better together - even in the worst of times; even in war time. *The Women, Kristin Hannah

Melisa has learned firsthand that if you want something badly enough and are willing to work for it, you CAN accomplish it. Don't give up! Born and raised on the central coast of California, Melisa loves to go camping and travel with her husband, Richard, but can't imagine living anywhere else, especially with her kids and new granddaughter just 30 minutes away. She fills her downtime with...

Compassionate service and simple acts of kindness help us bloom together, even through our most difficult challenges.

Once we clear the clutter, internally and externally, we're left with space - room to bloom - and now we get to choose what stays, keep what counts . Tune in to discover how.