Awaken
Martyrdom may have been a spiritual path for some in the past, but it’s not for me. Spirit loves me, and Spirit wants me to be happy. As I find spiritual practices that make me come alive, I am strengthening the awareness of Spirit in the world. And as I find...
Find the Miracle
How am I viewing my life today? Do I see it as an experience of ever-expanding wonder? Or do I see it as something less than that? If my answer is anything less than awesome, I open to expansion today! The world is full of wonder, and my life is no exception. Today I...
Power of Limits
Every experience I have affects me. Being around loving people can lift me up. Being around angry or judgmental people can bring me down. But here’s the cool thing: I am at choice. I can spend more time with some folks and less time with others. If there are folks I...
Coulda Shoulda Woulda
I should do this. I should do that. Or not! The word should is a flapping red flag, alerting me to the presence of outside pressures. On rare occasions, I may use the word should to motivate me to do something I want to do. But usually not. Catching myself in the act...
Give Yourself Permission
I don’t need to stay in a situation that is disrespectful to myself or others. I may feel pressure to stay in an attempt to fix or rescue someone. But doing this at the expense of my own self-care isn’t good for anyone. When I am confused about what action to take, I...