A monthly blog on awakening our creative power through moving our bodies, connecting with nature, and spiritual practice.
My photo has been one of the recent targets of my daughter‘s sense of mischief and fondness for permanent markers. Are those fake eyelashes? “No,†she said, “those are the biggest bags under your eyes ever.†While she didn’t mean it as a compliment, I kind of like the drawing. Read more…
Things haven’t been going as expected. All sorts of stuff, big and small, is going down. Most notably, earlier this month while I was in Greece my mother-in-law died and I needed to cut my trip short to return for her funeral. Sometimes it feels like someone stopped the music. Read more…
What more do I need to do? This question is top of mind as I prepare to travel to Greece next week. I’ll be there for Greek Easter and to study dance. My mind is definitely preoccupied with my packing list and tying up loose ends. I can get quite Read more…
It is hard to wake up in the morning when you know your life doesn’t fit. I frequently hear people share their unhappiness with jobs that suck them dry or relationships that are draining. People often find their way to me looking for a way to address their stress. Mostly Read more…
If you feel like you are slogging through late winter, mucking through your healing or overwhelmed by all you want to learn, this blog is for you. This week I’m sharing a post written by Elizabeth Jarrett Andrew (also my partner in life) about falling into the bigger dance of Read more…
“Is it all going to be okay?†So many of us unconsciously carry this question with us as we open the refrigerator, listen to the news, shop, or worry over our loved ones. When bigger challenges come our way it’s even harder to see how things are going to work Read more…
I’m guessing your compassionate self likely gives a lot to this world. Do you also embrace receiving the world’s love and support with equal importance? I’ll admit my reflex is often to do things myself so they are done the way I like them. I often prefer cooking for myself. Read more…
Joy! More Joy! This was the blessing for the New Year that arose from the recent winter retreat. I talk about joy a lot, but even I needed the reminder. I’m starting the year off walking closely with loved ones who are in deep uncertainty and facing loss. We are Read more…
Oh, the allure of checking Facebook (or email or your phone)! I catch myself hoping I’ll discover something really wonderful. Something that will make me laugh or sigh with beauty. Maybe some photos of my far-flung friends and family. I log in, expectant, ready for Facebook to make things right. Read more…
Hello dear compassionate hearts, How is your beautiful, creative spirit bearing the news these days? Many of my big hearted friends seem to be having an especially hard time with the violence happening in our city and around the world. Having an open heart means we also see a lot Read more…