It’s Independence Day, and I can’t help but think about the country I love and those who sacrificed to give us the freedom we enjoy. Many are looking around at the hostilities, crime, violence, vitriol, wars, and rumors of wars and asking, “What is going on? What can be done?” Many, like me, have felt…
Are you overwhelmed or stressed by everything on your plate? Do you long for more peace and more downtime, but you simply can’t figure out how to find the time? What if letting something go — even something that is a very big part of you — is the solution for more peace, more happiness,…
“What can you tell me about thinking and dreaming big?” I asked the pre-Civil War oak (The Old Woman of the Woods”) as I paid her a visit. Her reply? “Take it one day at a time and trust your divine DNA. You were born for greatness. It’s inevitable as long as you trust the…
How to instantly experience peace when you need it by connecting with sacred nature and your Creator’s peace infused within it.
For days, the light reflecting on the water seemed to have a message to share with me. Tonight as we watched the sunset over Lake Winneconne, I began to understand what it wants to tell me about the oneness of all things. As my husband Dave and I sat on the dock watching the sun…
Real life isn’t what people portray on social media. It’s great to look for the good, but we also need to avoid comparing our worst with someone else’s best. People tend to show only the good when they’re showcasing their homes, their lives, their property, or their projects online. But real life is messy. Things…
This nature parable illustrates the importance of accepting and being at peace with others and their life paths – even if their choices are much different than ours.
What I learned from my empathic encounter with Mother Earth which could revolutionize the way we heal the earth and ourselves. While spending some time at the Airport Mesa in Sedona, Arizona, I had a unique experience connecting with Mother Earth. This rather empathic encounter with the earth enlightened me about our symbiotic relationship. What…
Sandhill cranes mate for life (or until their mate dies). They are very devoted to one another and model the ideal romantic relationship. They are a good symbol for a happy marriage. Sandhill cranes have a distinct trumpeting call. It sounds like a combination of the chirp of a trumpet mixed with a little rattle…
Many of us were reared with the philosophy, “put your nose to the grindstone and push, push, push.” Whether you were reared that way or worked in this type of company culture, you may have come to believe that rest and recreation only come after the job is completed. Rest is something you must earn…
