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Eightfold Path of Faith
You probably wouldn't drive across the country without a plan. Yet we attempt to travel our spiritual journey uncertain of the direction we are going and without to tools to deal with the obstacles along the way. Are you ready to live in freedom? Are you ready to...
One Day at a Time
There are several phases to the transplant process. Phase 1 is complete! Paula's cells were successfully transplanted to Laurence's blood. Laurence and I have learned so much through this process. The practice of taking one day at a time. The power of prayer. The...
Transforming Fear into Faith
My husband Laurence will be admitted tomorrow to OHSU for a bone marrow transplant. The process is grueling on the body and taxing on the emotions. You wouldn't know it by Laurence's joyful smile and upbeat attitude. If he is anxious, he is keeping it to himself. His...
Listen and Learn
I just returned from visiting my family back east. My Dad is going through some health challenges and I was glad I was there to help. I learned a lot from listening to his words. Mostly I could hear myself. When he complained and it irritated me, I realized how many...
Conscious Abundance
"Your personal welfare begins with your consciousness. It is not what happens on Wall Street. It is not the "state of the economy." It has its inception in the state of your mind. You can be prosperous when business is poor, and you can experience financial...
The Utility Quilt
Ruby is a project design student at University of Oregon. She designed an amazing tarp out of used grocery bags. She created the Utility Quilt for the homeless in Portland. Ruby was inspired by a news story on NPR and had the idea that if it works here, it should also...
One Day at a Time
I was sharing with a friend today about my passion for empowering women to live inspired lives. Each of us has power, potential and unlimited possibilities. All too often that potential is buried underneath guilt, doubt, lack and limitation. As we commit to our inner...
Power of Agreement
Erik Martin had a dream. He always wanted to be a superhero. His dream came true last Thursday when Spiderman called and asked for his help. The 13-year-old boy was whisked away across town in a DeLorean sports car driven by Moonshine Maid and escorted by 20...
Transform Criticism into Love
When we are the target of blame or criticism it can knock us off our mindful centeredness and leave us spinning in self-doubt and resentment. What do we do with that negative energy? This is where being the observer is so important. Immediately we want to defend...
Accepting and blessing
"I hate my boss." I listened to my friend last week as she shared about another bad day at work. I had to agree with her. Her boss was inconsiderate, insensitive, stingy and clueless. But hate is a big word. It keeps us stuck in our own limitation. I suggested she...