

More lessons from art class
My art teacher (see my blog from last week) reminded us this week about something that just translated for me so widely to life and...


Ready? Set! Relax...
"Keep your pencils sharp!" said my teacher. In the first drawing class I've taken in a long time, the teacher kept repeating, "Keep your...
What is love?
What is love? I recently saw this question written on the arm of a nearby park bench. Such a precise question. Such an infinite answer....


Help wanted; inquire within.
From time to time, we all need help. It might be help with homework, help managing an intimately personal challenge, or help...


The grace of community
Where do you find your community? Maybe it's your friends from work. Your church group. Your family. Community is everywhere. Could be a...


Think small
Someone recently told me she wanted to learn to meditate but it seemed like such a daunting task. The truth is that I'm not the sort of...


Show up
I'll be honest; there has been a death in the family this week and there is a lot to do. Such an event is not unusual. And, like many...


Appreciating stillness
Even though summer doesn't end for another month -- the autumnal equinox falls on September 22 this year -- there is a wide-spread...


In a world where you can be anything, be kind
I'm home from my annual summer camp. One of my favorite experiences is when campers and counselors send each other messages of...


Recharging your batteries
"My phone is dead." "My laptop is out of juice." Tablets, phones...whatever device you use, a time comes when it runs out of power and...