May You Be Well: A Compassion Practice

May You Be Well: A Compassion Practice   May you be well without suffering which isn’t also possible in life. Compassion is a reliable companion. May you be well  and feel safe with yourself as an ally, wherever you are. May you be well  even when facing difficulties, finding solace from within, knowing that you … Read more

Backdoor Surprise: Similarities and Kindness

  Watching a bird gently gliding way above you, noticing crimson and purple in an evening sky, bringing your partner a fresh cup of coffee, sharing a smile with a fellow human being…everyone wants to feel connected to something bigger. Yet, when we encounter unfamiliar cultures or walk into a meeting fraught with tension, uncertainty … Read more

Skiing with Spaniards – Seldom A Risk!

Gondolas and chairlifts are cozy places.  They’re more than a means of transport. Riding to the top of the mountain offers time for conversation. A few weeks ago while on the gondola, my husband and I met two Spaniards, an uncle and nephew. They were visiting the Wild West to experience cowboys and wide-open slopes, … Read more

Where To? Life is a Journey!

Where To?  This is a common question at the start of a new year; although it’s often easier to ask the question than answer it. Shortly after the year begins, however, with the twists and turns of our lives, we shift to reminding ourselves that “Life Is a Journey”, both allegorically and literally. Where To? What … Read more