Meet Lois
The ups and downs of writing are enough to make any writer want to quit at least once a day. It’s imperative to have dear, kind friends along this path that understand the radically strange landscape...
View ArticleCelebrating Mr. Woodman’s Music
Alex Woodman was my son’s favorite teacher. A few weeks ago, he died suddenly at 59. It’s taken time to process, for me and for the whole community. There are no words to describe this man, but...
View ArticleThe Illuminated Mind
One of my purposes for being on this planet is to become conscious about consciousness. It is perhaps why I find myself seeking to dive deep into the understanding of the mind-body-spirit connection. I...
View ArticleDeath as the Beacon of Life
The key to the conquest of death is to find out who you are. Deepak Chopra I’ve spent the last few weeks working on my eulogy. I’ve come to one conclusion: this is one of the best exercises for...
View ArticleMemorial Weekend with the Monks: Days I’ll Never Forget
Things pull at me. Intuition will grab a cushion, sit on my shoulder, and whisper in my ear until I listen. Not in a stalkerish kind of way, but more like that fun friend who calls you to adventure....
View ArticleSneak Preview: I’m Going to Make the Movie “Thrive!”
I’m smack dab in the middle of a project that has got my creative juices gushing. I know the signs. Right now, I sit at my laptop with 8 screens open alternating between a business plan, notes, my...
View ArticlePhew!
That’s what I have to say about this crowdfunding gig. At first, I was just going to copy and paste one of the other 4 blogs I wrote here for this crowdfunding campaign that went live this morning and...
View ArticleFinding Warmth in the Cold
I had the most poignant conversation last night with a university junior from Occidental College in Eagle Rock, California. We will change her name to Meghan because I didn’t ask her if I could use her...
View ArticleItalia, mi Amor
To avoid posting this one month to the day upon our return, I probably should have let my fingers tap out what my heart wanted to say on the flight back from Milan. Alas, I was too busy wondering if my...
View ArticleThe Power in No Power: A Woman’s Search for Meaning
I’m sitting here on a Sunday thinking about the light side of no power and feeling frustrated by the dark side. I hunt for a narrative that feels good. So many thoughts demand the floor, as it’s been...
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