Tag: Connection
Childhood Memories of Mandalas
Today I am filled with some childhood memories of mandalas. Perhaps it is because the 14th was my mother’s birthday, or in part it is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. But a lot of what is coming up is that year that my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. I was eight, my brother Tim was […]
Spiritual Retreat 2021 – Ripley NY
This past weekend I had the honor of leading a Spiritual Retreat at the historic Hamilton Mansion in Ripley NY for New World Nomad. There was a lot of planning and I must thank both Stephanie and Bethany for how this came together! If you get the opportunity to do one of their events (Costa […]
How soon can a loved one reach out to you?
How soon may I hear from my (insert Mother, Father, Friend, etc…) after they pass? This question came up yesterday. An acquaintance of mine just lost someone very near to them. It is a loss that just breaks your heart when you hear about it. Every loss including those you are prepared for will break […]
There is always hope for redemption….
Hope for redemption can be found. You must always have faith and believe that it will come, patience that is the hard part of the equation.
What is family?
So what is family? There is the family you are born into and their is the family you create. It seems that a lot of people today are struggling with family. I know I am and it is brutal. There are so many reasons why families break apart and bind together. The basic problems […]
A Crisis of Faith
Crisis of Faith does not have to be a result of a a single event. Originally I wrote this December 14, 2018, and I am bringing it forward because it continues and so many are being hurt. I am watching the same events unfold with a different cast of characters with the same negative influence. […]
Bravery sometimes is not giant moves…
Bravery is not always easy. I can tell you that I am not always brave. Today I put it out there for you. Over time I have learned that it is fear that often stops us from being brave. To be brave is scary and overwhelming. Your body makes you want to run and hide […]
Am I the only person to see people creating division?
Creating division seems to be a sport as of late. I see it everywhere, in social situation, the media, schools and families, including my own.
Is it time to quit Social Media?
There are a lot of people thinking that it might be time to quit Social Media. I originally posted this on August 8, 2020 and as I rethink my social media I thought I would share this again. Think about it, we are bombarded with negativity. We are divided or separated and gasoline poured onto […]
Weekly Affirmation – Community Connection
How often do we feel the lack of community connection in our lives? Often it is something out of our control, but it is also our mindset that helps with this. How about trying an affirmation to change your mindset? This week’s affirmation is as follows: I feel a deep connection with my community. […]