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It’s been three months since my last entry. Life happened and I found myself in need of a retreat.
As a dear friend once suggested: “Maybe it’s time to do just what’s in front of you; chop wood, carry water and let the world go by.” Every so often, I need to do just that.
So, I [...]

We live in times of turbulent change. No matter where we live or what our current situation is, we are affected. There is so much going on right now. The economy is experiencing painful mood swings, there are twelve days to the national elections and people are faced with tough choices. Anxiety and stress are [...]

Is what’s going on with the economy keeping you up at night? Are you worried and stressed? Given all that’s happening, you are not alone.
People who don’t have good self-care habits to begin with, find it almost impossible to take care of themselves at times of extreme stress. Health matters. Living with stress, not sleeping [...]

It is during difficult times, when life seems to be turning on its head, that we have to maintain our center. Everywhere we look there is something to worry about. The more we listen, read, and watch, the more anxious we become. Pollsters are telling us that eight out of ten people are seriously scared [...]

These last two months have been very exciting for me. For a while now I have been sensing a shift in my work. There is an air of renewal and the desire for more clarity and direction. I have been down this path before and I can read the signs well. Bruce Burton said: “When [...]