Mother’s Day is a surprise gift I didn’t order. After consciously planning my life without children, I stared uncomprehendingly at the little plus sign in the window. I had unfailingly taken the pill for 16 years. I had no idea how to do this. Luckily, I have the world’s greatest teacher. My mom taught me […]
Couldn’t sleep the other night. I tossed and turned, rehashing the insurmountable problem that is currently weighing on my shoulders. I played If, Then, made pro/con lists for my options. I catastrophized, imagining the worst possible outcomes. I worried, then tried to talk myself out of worrying, then worried some more. Every time I […]
The Native American Medicine Wheel, sometimes called the Sacred Hoop, has been used by generations of indigenous First Peoples tribes for health and healing. One meaning reflects the so-called Four Hills of Life. Each hill characterizes a life stage. The hills one climbs along the way are the challenges we face and the responsibilities we […]
“We are stardust brought to life, then empowered by the universe to figure itself out … and we have only just begun. The cosmic perspective opens our eyes to the universe, not as a benevolent cradle designed to nurture life but as a cold, lonely hazardous place, forcing us to reassess the value of […]
My friend Lauren shared a photo she took of me in Belize. I am in a pool, sun shining, mojito in my hand, a huge smile on my face. When I look at it, I am transported to that perfect moment, can smell the sunscreen and hear the howler monkeys nearby. I probably looked at […]
Happy (real) new year! The vernal equinox occurs tomorrow, unofficially marking the spring season, and a time of rebirth and renewal. Many ancient – and some modern – cultures and societies celebrate the March equinox as the first day of the new year. It’s a much more reasonable choice than January 1. As far back […]
