I’ve always loved Oprah Winfrey and have followed her work through the years. I was in awe of her as she publicly confronted her shame of being overweight. She has always been courageous and honest about the struggles she regularly experiences to lose weight and maintain her weight loss. There came a point in her…
I read recently that the intention behind Leonard Cohen’s song “Hallelujah” was to offer folks a different understanding of the term “hallelujah.” Rather than a redemptive religious message, he was aiming to offer a sense of acceptance and an ensuing embracement of life’s complicated messiness. To be able to raise one’s hands to the sky…
I am 70 years old, retired, and curious about this new decade I am embarking upon. For most of our lives, it seems we are very busy producing results, accomplishing goals, getting educated, raising children, and moving ahead in our careers. About five years ago, I began to notice that my energy wasn’t focused on…
Ok I will admit it – I often enjoy working with alternative tools for self-awareness, development, and growth – like Tarot Cards, spiritual intuitive readings, and astrological chartings. One of my favorite tools is a deck of cards by New York Times best-selling author Don Miguel Ruiz, which is based on his best selling book…