A few months ago I went to Las Vegas to meet up with a good friend. During a lively lunch discussion, she asked me what my spiritual practice was. The question caused me to pause. My answer is so simple that those seeking to be more “spiritual” often … [Read more...] about Fall Down Seven Times…Get Up Eight!

Many years ago, when my stepdaughter was studying for her confirmationin preparation for marrying in the Catholic Church, she came to me anxious to share something she’d read. She was clearly moved by an incredibly beautiful passage from the Book of … [Read more...] about Ask, Seek, Knock

For many years I was conflicted in my former marriage. I knew in my heart that something was wrong but I avoided taking a definite stand. I didn’t want to hurt my husband. I frequently hear this same concern when assisting others with relationship … [Read more...] about I Love You…And Goodbye

Many believe that The Lord’s Prayer, also known as the “Our Father,” taught by Jesus to his disciples, is the perfect prayer. Growing up Catholic, I learned to recite this prayer every week in church without really understanding what I was saying. I … [Read more...] about Taking Prayer To Heart

I write this blog for selfish reasons; I want to learn what I teach. To teach is to demonstrate and show by doing. In the act of doing we learn and strengthen what we believe. Teaching and learning are the same: we are both teacher and student. The … [Read more...] about My Trip To Hell

I became aware of the power of thinking as a teenager, when I read the book my grandfather had given me, As A Man Thinketh, by James Allen. These words jumped out: “Thoughts are things. Thoughts are things that have effects. There are no idle … [Read more...] about The Power of Decision

Last summer I took a road trip with my son Brent. I helped him move his “stuff” from Seattle, Washington to his new home in Laguna Beach, California. Not having a large budget, he opted to rent a 15 -foot U-Haul truck to reduce his moving … [Read more...] about Don’t Turn That On!

My editor, Deb, has a wicked, sometimes downright evil, sense of humor. For instance, she suggested that I write a blog on the difficulty I’m having coming up with my “elevator speech.” You know, the under-10 seconds blurb that’s concise and clear … [Read more...] about And What Is It You Do Again?

’Tis the season to make resolutions, firm decisions to do or not do. The Babylonians, an ancient culture who were located in present-day Iraq approximately 3700 years ago, initiated this annual practice. While it has taken various forms throughout … [Read more...] about A New Year’s Resolution With Heart

As Christmas approaches, it feels natural to reflect how different my views about the meaning of this holiday are from those of my childhood and, for that matter, a good part of my adult life, too. When young, Christmas meant gifts; specifically, … [Read more...] about A Light In The Darkness