How do we move forward on things we care about when we feel overwhelmed and scared?  This is the question of our time, because in a world with systemic racism, the climate crisis, and political divisions, we can feel  parazlyed by fear and/or anger.  ... [Read More]

★★WARNING: Vulnerable Share★★ I was inspired by Oprah’s speech at the Golden Globe awards this year, as I am sure you were too. I have many a “ME TOO” stories as many if not most women do. I admit that a couple of my stories are more intense than I am willing to share publicly, right now. However, I ... [Read More]

Over 20 years ago, when I was exploring what my purpose might be, I discovered the Life Work Center in San Francisco. (Unfortunately, it no longer exists.) The mission of this non-profit was to help those of us feeling lost, scared or confused find clarity toward our purpose. One of my biggest A-HA! moments came from this exercise—writing a su... [Read More]

The Gifts of Imperfection, Brene Brown’s book about living what she terms a “wholehearted life.” Brene, a Ph.D. who’s spent the past 10 years studying vulnerability, courage, authenticity, and shame, offers comfort to all of us in the process of letting go of who we think we should be so tha... [Read More]