Play the Song Within You!

The legendary cellist, Pablo Casals was asked why he continued to practice at age 90. His reply: “Because I think I’m making progress.”  Wayne Dyer said, “Don’t die with your music still inside you.” I am in awe of the simple musical metaphors from these two men, each teaching a little different stance, yet not.  I […]

Nurture the good thoughts!

What we focus on with our thoughts has the potential to sprout, grow and can guide us in our choices.  Metaphorically, if we water the weeds (negative, painful thinking, not seeing possibilities, feeling isolated and alone, etc), then weeds overcome our lives.  If we water the flowers (positive thoughts. looking for possibilities, gratefulness, sitting with the feelings, […]

Dichotomous Musings of Autumn . . . and Life

A list of Dichotomous offerings from my walk this morning: My breath in the cool air and the sunlight beaming down. The field with frost and flowers still growing in my neighbors yards. The cool chill and the rush of warm air when I walk into our home. Chilly versus cozy. And lots of other wonderings […]

Becoming Powerful Healers

The value that we place on the relationships with our consumers is also our greatest strength within our professional relationships with each other.  I recently met Steven Brownlow, Ph.D. through LinkedIn.  Through numerous interactions, we discovered that we have similar philosophies and he agreed to let me interview him about some of his most valuable […]

Perseverance: One Small Step After Another

  I don’t know that I had heard the term accountability partner until recently when I had an opportunity to join a small group of women.  Our focus is to support each other in meeting our goals, mostly around our professions, but in some way personal vision stuff too.  All of us have an intention to make a […]

Acknowledging Others: One Thank You at a Time

Thank you! I have been thinking about these two simple words and intentionally have sat back to “notice” how thankfulness plays out in the world around me.  I am in awe of what I observe with so much gratitude. If you take the time to be intentional and look for thankfulness, you will find it. […]

Ripple Effects: One Person at a Time

I recently went to camp. I felt like a kid again, bunking up in a cabin, like it was a slumber party.  I over-packed my suitcase with all of the possible needs (e.g., flashlight, mosquito repellant, warm clothing, popcorn, s’more cookies, you know). We campers gathered to learn from each other, through readings, creative ventures […]

Inspiring, By Simply “Being”

I sit here reminiscing about the most gorgeously souled images of mentors, sages and generous girlfriends who have graced my life across time. Women whom I would be honored to model myself after and that truly have taught me so much just in their “being.” When I was a child (elementary age) and I had a rough day at school, […]

The Gifts of Perfect Imperfection

I let my dog Bodee out and was walking around the yard with him.  I feel that since my life is less rigorous in the sense of going to a work environment, I have had more time to break away and  have a stronger, relaxed sense of attention.  I notice all kinds of things, perhaps in a […]