There are many aspects of our being, and each of those aspects requires attention and care. If we do not tend to all aspects of ourselves, we cannot experience inner balance, and therefore cannot be in integrity with our true self. How can we be whole if certain parts of ourselves are neglected, missing or […]
Yin / Yang : Balancing the Masculine / Feminine Read More »
Have you asked yourself lately, “Who am I, really? What do I truly want? Where am I living out of alignment with my true values, cares and aspirations?” These are big questions, and, if we are to approach these questions from the perspective of our highest Self, and not the part of us that longs
Stay True to YOU, and Help Your Children Do So As Well Read More »
In this time when our sun is astronomically in the constellation of Aries (until May 15th), we are experiencing the in-streaming, energetic forces of new beginnings. We see it blatantly in the burgeoning spring for those of us in the northern hemisphere, but how might we see it less obviously, such as within ourselves? First,
Lose Yourself to Find Yourself Read More »
When I began writing Inner Power Tools, my intention was to offer you a weekly gift of support toward empowerment, a gift that would bring strength, encouragement, inspiration and connection. I wanted to offer to more people, the tools that my coaching clients regularly ask for. My clients are on a mission. They are ready
Rising Empowered: Are You Ready? Read More »
What exactly is a healer? By definition, a healer is one who would “cause (a wound, injury, or person) to become sound or healthy again.” The origin of the word heal in many languages literally means “to make whole.” Health is considered wholeness. When we speak of wanting to be healthy, many of us speak
A Healer of Healers Read More »
We go about our days, often in the same routine, day in and day out. You wake up. You have your morning routine. You begin your daily job. You end your work day. You have your evening routine. You go to sleep. Many of us tend to get restless in this routine. You start feeling
The Song In Your Heart Read More »
Many people think about alchemy as being something connected with the chemistry efforts to change base metals into gold. I like to think of it as an archetype for the process of transformation. Most of my coaching clients tend to be alchemists, or at least be deeply in touch with their inner alchemist archetype. They
Alchemy: The Essential Science of Our Time Read More »
We are living in a culture of quick fixes, convenience and avoidance of pain at all costs. We can see on the political stage, in schools, in businesses and in relationships at large that this addiction to ease is breeding both apathy and entitlement. I see children expecting that their parents will simply take care
Heartbreak: An Essential Tool Read More »
Religious Roots of Uncertainty and Confusion I grew up both Catholic and Methodist in the Christian Tradition, one parent of each religion, and both parents not all that interested in “religion” per se. They wanted us to be exposed to religion, and had us attend Methodist Sunday school and Catholic religious education classes during the
Passion: A Journey of Transformation Read More »
Our sun has just entered the constellation of Pisces. This is astronomically true, according to the sidereal zodiac, as opposed to astrologically according to our modern tropical zodiac, which varies roughly 26 degrees from the true representation of the astronomical location of the sun and planets. I have found value in being mindful of the
You have likely heard the idea that we are all mirrors for one another. I certainly didn’t think of this idea as being valuable when I was a young child, and the response to being called a name or calling someone else a name might have been, “I know you are, but what am I?”
Reflecting Upon Life's Reflections Read More »
This week, I was blessed to be gifted twice with tickets to wonderful musical events, an exceptional string quartet, and the outstanding voices of rising opera stars. The soul nourishment of listening to live, beautiful music being performed by talented musicians left me with awe and reverence for what an important and healing gift music
The Magic of Music: Are You Listening? Read More »
This is a huge question, and there are probably as many answers as there are unique individuals on this planet! Yet I believe there is one thing in common for most of those answers, and that is the element of effectiveness. Happiness is generated by a feeling of being effective. It doesn’t matter what
What Is Happiness? Read More »
In recent weeks, I’ve been finding myself frequently asking the question, “What is being listened to?” I’ve been asking this question of myself, and wondering the same as I observe others. Being with this question, I have realized how little we ask the question, and how often we need to! There have been a few
What Are We Listening To? Read More »
This past week, there was a shooting in the neighborhood adjacent to my sons’ school. The school was placed on lockdown, and parents were sent an automated voice message stating the lockdown was active, without giving any details as to why. I happened to just miss the call that came from the school, and rather
Responding in the Face of Fear Read More »
Seeds and Journey to Stars Working with the rhythm of the year is a key tool I include in my coaching work. By understanding where we are in the cycle of the year, we deepen our connection to the greater cycle of life itself. The earth and cosmic cycles of the year reflect themselves archetypally
Tending the Inner Seed Read More »
Nothing gives me greater joy than witnessing the moment when one realizes a spark of their own inner power. You know the feeling. You breathe a big sigh of relief or “aha.” Your eyes light up, your posture changes, your face expresses a new joy, and even your voice might change a bit. You suddenly
Transformation: Is It Worth It? Read More »
“There is nothing that life isn’t. Life is ALL.” This was a response I received as I laid in my bed sharing with Spirit a bit about my day, and noting that life is funny. It’s magnificent, torturous, glorious, defeating, crazy, peaceful, experimental, determined, obnoxious, miraculous and so much more. Spirit responded, stating that life
What Does it Mean to Live Life? Read More »
I write and share with somewhat of a heavy heart. I just took my boys to the Colorado Renaissance Festival. This is an event that I’ve taken them to many times, and something we’ve often enjoyed very much. We enjoyed today, but something felt very different. I’m not sure if it was just me noticing
Preparing the New Paradigm: We Cannot Do It Alone Read More »
Here in Boulder, CO, it’s been very sunny and warm for early February, but it’s also been very windy. We still have cold nights, and I heat my home with a cozy wood stove. Every 6 to 8 weeks, I have to climb a ladder to my roof, and bang the soot out of the
Today I’m doing something a little different. Rather than writing an article as I usually do, I’m challenging myself to blog in shorter stints more frequently, and share more from a personal perspective. What better topic to write about than how I create a day of success for myself! To create daily success, it is
Daily Success Plan Read More »