We look at the Holiday Season as the time to connect a little more, or a lot more, with colleagues, neighbors, friends and family. We feel the inclination to open up more to each other. We drop our walls and barriers, we visit, and we get together. We exchange gifts and goodies. We take the time to make them and prepare them in the most exquisite ways, in token of our appreciation and love for … [Read more...] about “Tis the season”
Writings
The important stuff
Last weekend, a friend and I visited our spiritual community. The early morning air, still cool from the night, feels good and refreshing. As we approach the building, I notice the winter flowers—deep purple pansies— newly planted at the foot of the maple tree with its fresh display of fall colors. The door opens and Juanita, a radiant smile on her face, welcomes us. The three of us hug, happy to … [Read more...] about The important stuff
One consciousness and many minds
Summer is absolutely gone! This summer and fall turned out to be a very busy time: I took classes and stretched my understanding about myself as well as my past and present relationships to others. I am looking forward to a quieter winter. I relish all that I have learned, happy to pass it on to you, the true beneficiaries who come to see me professionally. In a recent class, I was prompted to … [Read more...] about One consciousness and many minds
Overwhelming Emotions
How to deal with someone overwhelmed with emotions We can’t ignore that emotions are processes. It is easy to ignore or discount emotions completely in ourselves or others. Why ignoring them? Emotions are real and part of our lives. We experience them as processes that impact our bodies’ physiology and our brain chemistry: Creates a hormonal release into our blood stream. Impact our … [Read more...] about Overwhelming Emotions