One of my biggest weaknesses has been getting overwhelmed by the enormity and depth of our intersecting global crises. This weakness is the flip side of one of my super powers: the ability to see, synthesize, and transmit the big picture. As part of the effort to feel strong rather Read more…
Happy New Year! It is my honor to be connected to you through my blog. The highlight of 2017 has been about community, colleagues, and being part of a larger movement to build regenerative culture. Wishing you a lively community of support. Emily Joyful community I invite you to Read more…
I never thought I’d say that I’m grateful for my cancer experience. My healing adventure was painful but also unexpectedly blessed. I’m happier and more solidly myself than if I hadn’t been forced to transform. It’s the transformation that I’m grateful for. And it wouldn’t have happened if it were Read more…
For the past few weeks my heart has been powerfully stirred by the indigenous-led effort to protect the water, our shared water, from the Dakota Access Pipeline. The people at Standing Rock who are blocking the construction of an oil pipeline under the Cannonball River (before crossing many other rivers) Read more…
This past weekend I participated in the Minnehaha Creek Water Walk, a prayer walk that traveled the 22 miles from Lake Minnetonka to the Mississippi River. Sharon Day, an Ojibwe elder, led this ceremony. Before you think about being impressed by my long distance walking skills, I should tell you Read more…
For many of us the suffering in the news triggers all sorts of pain. While I aspire to live out of a deep trust of love and life, when I’m triggered this trust feels almost impossible. How about just faking it? Qigong Master Chunyi Lin has taught me the healing Read more…
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…
I recently returned from a week visiting my family, including my mother-in-law who is in a lot of pain from ovarian cancer. I’m both deeply fulfilled and very tired. I’ve seen a lot of people around me needing to suddenly drop everything and be with some significant challenge. The death 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…