Be not afraid of growing slowly; be afraid only of standing still.  ~ a Chinese Proverb.   Often, we attach to the illusion of completeness, yet life whispers otherwise. When we think we have everything figured out, the universe tests us to see if we actually do. If we move through it calmly and with mindful consciousness, we can pat ourselves on the back, tallying one more lesson understood.…

Someone who has experienced trauma also has gifts to offer all of us – in their depth, their knowledge of our universal vulnerability, and their experience of the power of compassion. ~Sharon Salzberg Vulnerability is a topic that awakens discomfort in many, and because of this, I am drawn to it, curious to explore why. Vulnerability should not be mistaken for weakness; it is, in fact, a true measure of…

Now I think it’s one of the most useless questions an adult can ask a child—What do you want to be when you grow up? As if growing up is finite. As if at some point you become something and that’s the end. ― Michelle Obama Her words remind us that becoming is not a destination but a continual unfolding. Humans prefer certainty and predictability over the pressure of change and…

In a crowded marketplace, fitting in is a failure. In a busy marketplace, not standing out is the same as being invisible. ~Seth Godin Two cats in the yard, white picket fence, college degree(s), married to the right partner with 2.2 children, XX dollars in the bank. The right car, the right house, the right clothes, the right friends, and, and, and, and. Why do we think our whole life…

Words cast Spells, thats why its called Spelling. ~ Unknown   Every day, we cast spells without candles or rituals, simply through our everyday phrases, such as “no problem” or “that’s okay.” Language holds power; it flows like a stream. By selecting our words intentionally, we determine the atmosphere in which we exist. This concept isn’t just poetic; it aligns with energetic principles. Each word we utter creates a vibration…

I’m not an optimist. I’m a realist. And my reality is that we live in a multifaceted, multicultural world. And maybe once we stop labeling ourselves, then maybe everyone else will. ~Octavia Spencer   Everywhere we turn, there’s a statement about who we are—based not on our being, but our doing. And often, those statements trace back to childhood trauma, as if our adult choices are merely echoes of early…

With each choice you make, you create your life. ~Albert Einstein   We are the stewards of our lives. Not just our possessions, but of our attentions, our thoughts, the words we speak, and the frequency we emit. This perspective on stewardship naturally extends beyond our belongings into the unseen realm of our inner lives. If you desire a $60,000 car but can only afford a $6,000 one, treat it…

This moment belongs to you.” — Unknown    Be Here Now, a book published in 1971 and written by Ram Dass, was life-changing for many, myself included. It was one of the trailblazers for elevating consciousness, germinating some of our current buzzwords, such as “living in the moment,” “self-awareness,” “consciousness,” and “mindfulness,” over 50 years later. It was my entrée into mindfulness: being present in the moment, the radical idea that…