Exhausted, I plopped back on the bed and sensed my nurse lean in and whisper, “Rest a bit now.” Although I wanted to, I also wanted to hurry the process – I was working so hard to bring my baby into the world! But she…

Standing in front of the hotel mirror, the harsh lights creating weird shadows, I heard myself say, “you’re not young and pretty anymore.” It felt like a kick in the gut, but I had to admit, I wasn’t young anymore. I’d gone from being one…

It is good, every once in a while, to let ourselves be stupefied by gratitude, to cast upon ourselves a spell against indifference by moving through the world with an inner bow at every littlest thing that prevailed over the odds of otherwise in order…

Sending you prayers of love and peace during this holiday season! Before you read any further, though, I’d like to invite you to take just a few moments to slow down and just breathe. Notice the gentle in and out breath. You may have dozens…

When Death Comes When death comes like the hungry bear in autumn; when death comes and takes all the bright coins from his purse to buy me, and snaps the purse shut; when death comes like the measle-pox; when death comes like an iceberg between…

As the world continues to navigate through uncertain times, it’s more important than ever for mature, spiritually-inclined women to stay grounded, centered, and true to themselves. The wisdom and experience you possess are invaluable assets in creating an amazing life, regardless of the turbulence around…

It seems like a lot of women these days find themselves in a mystifying situation: living a life that looks good on the outside, but feeling like something important’s missing. We have the things we were told we ‘should’ – financial stability, a good job,…

A few years ago, I sat in a circle of eight women, each of us sharing bits of our life stories: how we were raised, what we came to believe about ourselves, and the unconscious behaviors that resulted. When Carolyn mentioned “self-abandonment” to describe her…

Sending warm wishes to you and a heartfelt welcome to our new readers! May we receive the blessings of Easter and Ramadan. Here in Northern California, it’s springtime – my favorite time of year! Seeing once-barren twigs start to sprout tiny pink apple blossoms or…

Sending warm wishes to you and a heartfelt welcome to our new readers! May we receive the blessings of Easter and Ramadan. Here in Northern California, it’s springtime – my favorite time of year! Seeing once-barren twigs start to sprout tiny pink apple blossoms or…