
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…

Spirit Food
Self-CareIsn’t it interesting how your mood or state of mind can swing from such extremes in the course of just a week?
This week I juggled numerous work, staffing, personal and technical challenges and felt, many times, like I just wanted to get…

What Area of Your Life Needs Balancing?
Life BalanceYesterday, I had the opportunity to lead a wonderful career plannning/exploration workshop in which I challenge professionals to look at their lives and their work in new ways (http://www.careerstrategists.net/mojo0906.html). Facilitating this…

Shifting
SpiritualityHave you ever been stuck in a way of seeing things or doing things and you know it isn’t working for you, but you can’t see how to find your way out of this pattern? (Uggh, that can feel uncomfortable!!)
And then, you recommit to your own…

Happiness when ….?
Life BalanceDo you ever find yourself playing the "I know I'll be happy when .....(fill in the blank: I've finished my project, I have a new job, I'm done with school, my divorce is finalized, my client has paid me, I've figured out what my life purpose…

Peace in the Eye of the Storm
Life BalanceHappy 2008 (have you noticed all the "2008 is going to be great" bumper stickers everywhere?! ...I'm hoping this group intention will affect us all very positively!).
I got two doses of black eyes peas yesterday (one veggie style with lots…