Pondering Becoming a Pundit

“You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think.” ~ Christopher Robin

A precious friend told me about 45 years ago that I should be a political pundit. According to Wikipedia, a pundit is a person who offers to mass media their opinion or commentary on a particular subject area […]

On the Shark’s Terms

Like my parents taught me, ‘There are no monsters in the sea, only the ones we make up in our heads.’ ~ Christina Zenato

A friend shared an amazing video of a woman swimming with sharks. But this woman is not just “swimming” with the sharks. Christina Zenato, a professional diver, is removing fish […]

Mercury Retrograde! October 14 – November 3

Belief can be overrated. If one did not believe in gravity, would gravity still have an effect? Of course, it would. It is likely that astrological influences are having an effect on us in much the same way.

Mercury went retrograde on October 14, where it will stay through November 3.

Tuesday, November […]

Let it Shine!

We think that the point is to pass the test or overcome the problem, but the truth is that things don’t really get solved. They come together and they fall apart. Then they come together again and fall apart again. It’s just like that. The healing comes from letting there be room for all of […]

Happy New You!

Most people will be wishing you a happy new year today, but I am wishing all beings a happy new YOU.

Attributing the saying that “Most folks are about as happy as they make their minds up to be” did not happen until 50 years after Abraham Lincoln’s death. Dr. Frank Crane included the […]

Treasures

Would anyone recognize the importance of these treasures? Without my providing a guided tour, might they just look like useless items delinquent on the trip to the trash?

Might my sweet spirit whisper to anyone who was willing to listen how significant each really is?

The round tuit—such a valuable reminder!

A […]

Bells!

While it may not immediately make total sense to everyone, my silent insight meditation retreat week was made much richer just because on Monday when we arrived I signed up to be the bell ringer for Saturday.

Let me begin by sharing these comments from my meditation teacher, Barbara Brodsky:

Another way we create […]

Know Your DNA?

It is Labor Day Weekend. For everyone here in Michigan, public schools are starting next week. The weather has taken a turn toward the cool, and the prairies are looking quite like autumn. Change is palpable….

As I sit at my desk, looking out over the back yard, working at the keyboard, Hummingbirds are chasing […]