The More You Know the More You Grow

The More You Know the More You Grow

It’s been a long time since I packed my backpack with notebooks and sharp number two pencils and headed off to school – but September always puts me in a learning frame of mind.  Even if you’re not starting school in the traditional sense right now is a good time to...
Insights for the Writer in You!

Insights for the Writer in You!

I’m just wrapping up the second session of my online writer’s workshop, Awaken the Writer Within, and I now have the pleasure of reviewing the submissions from my talented students! For the last couple of weeks, I’ve been enjoying the stories they have shared with me...
Keep Other People’s Baggage in its Place

Keep Other People’s Baggage in its Place

I had a funny thought this morning. I was packing for a weekend visit to the desert and  the simple act of fitting clothes into my suitcase put me in somewhat of a meditative state. As my mind slipped into a contemplative place, I found myself reviewing some of the...
Personal Transformation Courtesy of the Sun, Moon and Planets

Personal Transformation Courtesy of the Sun, Moon and Planets

The other day my calendar was particularly busy with student calls, a remote radio broadcast, and several video conferences. That would have been fine, except every piece of equipment seemed to be malfunctioning in mysterious ways. “Mercury retrograde” I muttered to...