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Living authentic, open and curious

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Childhood Giants

The simplest things leave scars that we carry with us into adulthood. I call them “childhood giants.” These emerge from emotional events that shape our perceptions. I spent the majority...
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Mama J saved the day.

On our last visit to Florida, my restful time was interrupted by something that caught my eye...a long black line inside the lanai. But then it moved. My curious stare...
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You can’t…

I notice it easily in others.  Nonproductive attempts to control outcomes, invoke responses that's desired, or ultimatums. I readily feel that twang of conviction when someone else succumbs to manipulation traps....
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My Little Project

I have this little project. But it’s no longer small.  What was supposed to be a fun activity has left my creativity paralyzed.  I bought a seahorse to put in...
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Tug Of War

A tug of war ensues within. Hope pulled against uncertainty. Uncertainty yanked back. The future, so, unresolved.  A songbird lulls me to the present moment.  This is where I should...
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I’ve missed our time together~

Hello Friend!It’s been a while.  And I’ve missed you and our discussions.After a long dark desert season, I began writing my new book, Free to Receive.I’m excited to share that it's been...
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An Interview with THE Allen Arnold

https://youtu.be/n3aTzGGxxxc Chaos Can't The hopeful yet defiant message of Chaos Can’t is that it's possible to remain unshaken in this world of chaos. But we won’t find the answers on...

5 things at 50

Let's do this! Today, I step into 50. You guys, 50!!! There are so many things I want to share with you—lessons from my journey—events that have shaped me into...
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The strangest sight in Israel

We bumped down the runway. This was happening. Although I’d spent months in anticipation of this moment, my heart had longed for The Holy Land much longer. I searched for...