Unreasonably Grateful

It was a VERY SLOW start to my new year. I came down with some nasty stomach bug and had one day where I thought I was recovering, and then plummeted to the depths of despair. This is day 9 of no food, now slowly adding liquids and beginning again. Like all events in life, this one was meaningful and full of lessons; it proved no exception. Listen in as I share more (from the depths). Happy New Ye...

As a year comes to an end and we may all see it as a way to create closure and begin to step into something new, please consider that the same opportunity exists in every moment. We don’t always look at it that way, but it’s there. If you are someone who is walking through healing from addiction, you know the value of just one moment; the option is to make a choice that may dictate your future. Li...

One of the many beautiful things about the Christmas season is the gathering of family. While many movies bring up laughing moments of all that may occur when families get together, consider that those times are precious. Let’s look at the value of generational love and the gift of time, no matter what your family history may be Thank you for being here; you matter. I am offering sessions on Tuesd...

One of the easiest ways to tap into what it is like to be expectant is to recall Christmas Eve as a child. Remember going to bed early so the morning would come more quickly? If your family didn’t celebrate Christmas, perhaps it was a birthday, or a summer vacation, something you looked forward to and couldn’t wait for to happen. Let’s look at the difference between having expectations and being e...

My life is feeling Biblical. My husband and I were remarking that we have survived being “ground zero” of a fire in California and now a flood in Idaho. Disasters always carry lessons with them. Listen in as we explore this one. 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...

Have you ever read a great book and, as you get to the end, read more slowly, not wanting it to end? Well, that is my invitation to you this Christmas holiday season. It’s true another year is coming to an end and rather than get caught up in the rush as the last days of the year approach, I”m inviting you to S L O W down. Listen in to hear why? Thank you for being here; you matter. I am offering...

Those of us in the United States have just finished a day of feasting and giving thanks, so while we digest the bounty of food we ate, let’s look at how to keep the gratitude part of the holiday going. Listen in as I tie gratitude to the rebuilding of trust we talked about last week. Thank you for being here; you matter. I am offering sessions on Tuesday mornings. If you want an elder to hold spac...

Thank you for being here; you matter. In today’s episode, let’s look at trust and how, when, and who we trust. Most of us have experienced a break in trusting, perhaps someone else or ourselves, and the choices we have made. So, how do we rebuild and regain the inner and outer experience of trusting? Let’s explore this together. It is true that without trust, it is almost impossible to build anyth...

Welcome back, or if you are new, welcome As we journey together, discovering more of who we are created to be, I am grateful to be sharing this journey with you. Thank you. This episode comes from my own recent experiences as I continue to heal in what will soon be my 40th year of recovery. I can hardly believe it has been that long,\ and yet, here I am. I don’t know about you, but I imagine that...

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...