To interrupt a pattern that’s not working, you have to be conscious and awake. We’re all human; all flawed. Still, we are tasked with our own awakening. The process requires us to peel back the layers. We might possess a strength in physics and a weakness for cheeseburgers. The shy gentle nature that earned us […]
“As a man in his last breath drops all he is carrying, each breath is a little death that can set us free.” Breathing is the fundamental unit of risk, the atom of inner courage that leads us into authentic living. With each breath, we practice opening, taking in, and releasing. Literally, the teacher is […]
“The most beautiful people are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These people have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen.” Elisabeth […]
After four years, Constance and I are very close to a polished manuscript. The last chapter should pull all loose threads and tie them neatly together–it’s a challenge and emotionally draining. The following excerpt lists a handful of the reasons why I’ve been called to tell my story. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ What would possess me to share […]