by admin | Jun 2, 2018 | Awareness, Change, Character, Commitment, Communication, Connecting, Integrity, Truth
We are living in extraordinary times. We have young people and older people marching side-by-side for women’s rights, for educational funding, for LGBT rights, for fair wages, for sexual abuse issues, for drug abuse and the mis-use of power. Today, we are really...
by admin | Nov 2, 2017 | Communication, Connecting, Feeling, Love
At age seventy-five, every moment spent with my children, grandchildren and great grandchildren is a holy moment, not to be squandered. The other day, while going to the store, my granddaughter was on her cell phone texting. I said, “Sweetie you are important to me...
by admin | Apr 17, 2017 | Communication, Consciousness, Truth
Truth is tricky! We know that truth without compassion is brutality. Truth without compassion is another form of violence. It’s a lot of yakkity yak and when it’s said without compassion it is normally filled with assumptions and judgment. Today, that kind of ...
by admin | Apr 2, 2016 | Awareness, Boundaries, Commitment, Communication, Consciousness, Relationships
I love the idea of changing the form of relationships without losing the love. I have walked couples through it so I know it is doable when two emotionally mature people commit to the process. However, I can’t help wondering if our relationships were more conscious...
by admin | May 27, 2013 | Communication, Truth
Words My mother was an alcoholic. Until the day she died, no, even long after, the words spinning in my head were wonderings about what a can of Coors offered her that I could not. There are certain experiences and certain words in life that humble you. They bring you...
by admin | Feb 20, 2013 | Communication
Let’s do lunch. Can’t wait to see you again. You look maavalous! You losing weight? I’ve been meaning to call you. I never got that message. Shall we continue with 900 more ways to blow off real connections and honest communication? It’s all a lot of yakkity yak. Real...
