Meandering Thoughts
New insights, new choices
I am a self-labeled lightweight when it comes to drinking alcohol. I like the taste of wine on my palette, but not what happens when it gets into my bloodstream. My alcohol consumption prior to Covid was an occasional glass of wine associated with weekend or...
HAPPY NEW YEAR, 2023!
This has been a month of observation for me. I noticed the changing shape of our landscape as the laden branches gave way to heavy wet snow. The photo above is of our front deck after last week's precipitation. I spent time observing how I feel when I refrain from alcohol...
My husband, Tim, and I drove to Florida to help care for my mom and give my dad some relief over the Thanksgiving holiday. I am grateful that I was able to take an extended trip. Also grateful that Tim and I took some respite in Cedar Key, Florida, before returning to Fayetteville. Having created...
Wishing you a holiday season full of deep-abiding peace, compassion, and the courage to shine brilliantly! Sending love to all.
Joy's version of a Gaelic blessing
Deep peace of the running river
Deep peace of the silent stars
Deep peace of the running river
Deep peace of the silent stars
Let...
Holiday blues happen. We have all experienced them at one point or another. Symptoms can manifest as fatigue, stress, disappointment, loneliness, sadness, a sense of loss, or disconnection from yourself and others. You are not alone if you are feeling a touch of the blues.
The holiday blues come...
It's holiday blues season. People around you may be feeling frustration, fatigue, loneliness, sadness, or extra stress. They may be having some temporary holiday anxiety or seasonal depression.
Many of us experience dietary changes during the holiday season. Summer farmer's...
Gratitude is my instant energy uplifter. I am not sure if I was born wired to see the world through the lens of gratitude or if it slowly developed organically through my healing work. I feel fortunate that I can stare at anything around me and find the beauty or...
During the holiday season, many of us will be spending a lot of time in the kitchen. I hope you find creative joy as you chop, dice, mix, and stir. May your creations be seasoned with nourishment, generosity, and love.
Below is a variation of an antipasto that is a...
Yesterday I had a client session where the relevance and need for self-acceptance and self-compassion surfaced as an aspect of the healing process. It reminded me of a time I had to deal with that lesson myself.
Years ago, I coordinated a symposium in my community, Compassion in Action...
Mid-October, my colleague Akeela Davis and I facilitated morning workshops at a corporate three-day Operations Meeting in California. The first half of each day was spent collaboratively coaching; the afternoons were spent observing and assessing the needs of the client to be on point with...
My husband and I took a drive to see the fall colors and in the spirit of both spontaneity and Halloween took a walk in the historic graveyard in Eureka Springs, Arkansas
Skeletons! This elaborate Halloween horse-drawn carriage was in front of the Red Bud Manor Inn. Eureka Springs, Arkansas...
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I have often wanted to include questions from my community members and offer my reflections back. So that is what we have today. This client has always inspired me with their desire for learning, growth, and self-awareness.
If you have a question, send me an email. I may not have "the...
