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I love life hacks. A shortcut to get to work, an alternative way to plant my garden, or make meatloaf; if it is quicker, better or both, I'm in. At first a hack feels awkward and uncomfortable, as the new often does. Initially, the new "shortcut" may take more time because our brains are creating … Continue reading A Two-Minute Life Hack for Calm

Enjoy this day, right now. The fly-by honkers, the emerging spring grass, the hungry chipmunks awakening from their winter rest. Breathe in this moment, watch the clouds move across the sky, the tips of tulips show and maple leaves tumble across the soft ground. Enjoy this day, for today will never come again. Tomorrow will … Continue reading A Note to Self

One year ago the snow was up to our knees here in the North. Now, snow is gone and the tulips are emerging. Outside of a chance shower here and there, I imagine we are mostly done with the white stuff for this turn around the sun. On the other hand, over the last couple … Continue reading The Goldfinch of Promise

Challenging times are upon us. Whether you are a healthcare worker, or someone sheltering in place, nothing is normal right now, and everything feels unstable.  This is a list of resources or ideas available to you as an app for your phone, downloads and websites.  I will continue to update this page as long as … Continue reading Resources to Help Navigate Challenging Times

Today's post is a simple reminder of how much we need beauty in our life. It warms us, nurtures us and sparks our creativity. In his work, the poet Rainer Maria Rilke commends to us the importance of keeping nature close to us. Blaise Pascal reminds us: "During difficult times, always carry something beautiful in … Continue reading Beauty

Poetry can touch our souls in deep and profound ways. Over the next weeks I will, on occasion, invite you into the world of poetry. If you haven't had a chance to dive into a poem, it can feel a bit overwhelming, so give yourself lots of grace. At one time poetry was very intimidating … Continue reading The Light We Know

Nothing feels stable. One month ago rumors rumbled, this week everything is shutting down. Within these last few days it has felt as if we were dropped into the plot of a sci-fi movie, where the viewer can see more broadly the entire scope of the problem and knows it is going to be bad. On … Continue reading Within

From tall trees to young saplings our home is surround by trees. Conifers and deciduous, give gifts of flowers, fragrance and fruit. At this time of year few of the delightful benefits of trees are visible, yet they are there, waiting to leap into action as warmer days arrive. Residing on the west side of … Continue reading A Lesson from the Ancients

At the end of last summer, I decided to stop coloring my hair. It was a thoughtful decision. I had discussed it with my stylist, who responded, “Well, you do know you will look older, right?” Dang it. I was hoping that wouldn’t be the case….  Other reasons for my switch included being increasingly mindful … Continue reading Life is…