Feelings
SpiritualityThis week is my last dedicated week for my writing project on Everyday Spirituality. I feel some sadness and some irritation (towards myself) that more of the last six weeks wasn't devoted to delving more deeply into this intriguing topic. But,…
Everyday Spirituality
Spirituality
So, I have shared with many of you that I'm on a six-week writing sabbatical. (I'm a big believer in claiming "chunks" of time for creative endeavors--truly the only way you're really able to play with an idea on a deeper level!).
After…
Balancing Being and Doing
Work Life Balance
“Life is not a thing to be managed. It’s a mystery to be lived.” Anonymous
I am in the process of birthing a new way of being. And, like most births, it’s messy and not easy.
Although many would look at my life and exclaim how…
Seasoning
MindfulnessI started a six-week writing sabbatical--basically dedicating 4 hours/day to writing about and exploring a theme that has been sitting with me for over a year--on Monday June 30th.
I have been planning since January--moving client appointments…
Mindfulness
MindfulnessAll last week I started my mornings walking around the Town Lake hike and bike trail in Austin, alone.
Being such an extrovert, I typically walk with a partner and use this early morning time for walk/talk meetings or rare windows to connect…
Interconnected
MindfulnessI was raised by parents who felt strongly about serving and giving to others, whether that be taking kids from the local orphanage out with us on Sunday family outings, generously supporting a family in our church community whose house had burned…
Expanses of Unscheduled Time
Work Life BalanceLast weekend I had one of the most “decadent” and enjoyable weekends I’ve had in months. I had wanted to go out of town for the holiday weekend, but my husband convinced me we should just stay in town and take it easy.
Even though we’re…
Summer of ……
Self-CareSummer always signifies or beckons a slowing down for me (even though I'm still working). I often choose a theme for the months of June, July and August, moving into this season in a relaxed manner, yet intentionally, so I don't wake up on August…
Mothering
Self-CareI attended a really wonderful "active art" event last night in Austin in honor of Mother's Day, called Mothering: The Act Of. The evening was the brainchild of my creative friends Lynn and Aimee. We were asked to reflect on Mothering as an act…
Slowing Down
Life BalanceHave you noticed how speeded up we all seem to be lately? Pulling into my gym parking lot this morning, you would have thought they had just announced “the first 20 to enter the front door this morning win a free trip to Europe!”
Why are…
People
MindfulnessI love meeting, learning about, listening to, watching and studying people. I think the human experience is fascinating.
My husband and son and I attended an amazing arts festival in San Antonio, TX yesterday set on the grounds of a 150-year…
Compassion
MindfulnessThings feel very much like they did post-911 right now (at least career-wise). My clients, friends and men and women I meet through public speaking engagements, seem to feel less sure, less grounded and fearful (if not anxious) about the road…