Do you feel you have many reasons to feel afraid? You aren’t alone. According to the Statistic Brain Research Institute, 6.3 million Americans have a phobia of some sort. Sixty percent of those surveyed are afraid of something that will never happen, 30 percent fear things that happened in the past and can’t be changed, …
Despite the fact that some would like to think that their religion or their spiritual path has a unique set of beliefs, there’s a commonality underlying most of them. If you can get past the dogma and the “stories,” you can find the similarities–the truth. People often ask me about my beliefs, my spiritual practices …
Most spiritual teachers and traditions agree: Wisdom comes from within, not from without. However, that wisdom doesn’t show up simply because we ask it to or because we go looking for it. We have to live a life that invites it in. We have to allow ourselves to have experiences that give us to access …
Jews are told that on the Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah) “it is written” and on the Day of Repentance (Yom Kippur) “it is sealed.” What is “it”? Our fate for the next year. Where is it “written and sealed”? In the Book of Life. Most agree the Book of Life is figurative rather than …
Like most Jews, this week I observed the holiday of Rosh Hashanah. This is the time of the year when we begin thinking about how we behaved for the last twelve months and participate in the process of atoning for any wrong doings or wrong behavior. I see this as a chance for introspection and …
Taking Advantage of Yearly Reflection and Cleansing Shofar Sounds Read More »
The most common complaints I hear from the people I meet and coach is that they don’t have enough time. They may lack the time to take care of themselves, to meditate or to pursue their passions and goals. It really doesn’t matter what they don’t have time for, the end result is the same: …
The other morning I woke up to the sound of Great Horned Owls calling to each other. They must have been in the Redwood trees right behind the house. I often hear them at night before I go to sleep, but I rarely hear them in the morning. It was early, though, and still dark. …
Lately I’ve been cleaning a lot of closets and drawers. I had a two-fold excuse for this: my husband is job-hunting, so we might be forced to move, and I have the opportunity to participate in a community garage sale. The real reason stems from my desire to gain control over the uncontrollable in my …
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About two years ago I was told by a medium that I had many spirit guides around me. She described them as standing behind me so I couldn’t move backward. That explained the feeling I had at the time of being pushed forward continually. In fact, prior to my 50th birthday I felt an urgency …
Pushing My Way Into a New Year and a New Period in Spiritual History Read More »
A few weeks ago I went to the eye doctor for my annual exam. I discovered, once again, that my vision has gotten worse. In particular, my left eye has deteriorated–I was shocked how much. As I’ve waited for my new glasses to arrive, I’ve been acutely aware of the fact that I really don’t …
Sometimes We Don't see What's Right Before Our Eyes Read More »
I hate to admit it, but over the last few years have found myself not practicing anything very spiritual. I haven’t practiced my religion. I haven’t practiced meditation. I haven’t practiced rituals. I haven’t practiced connecting to anything “higher” with my Tarot or Kabbalah cards or my pendulum. I haven’t observed Shabbat on a regular …
Finding My Way Back to Meaning-Full and Spirit-Full Practice Read More »
All day almost every day–about 15-7–I labor. When I’m not at my desk or in front of my computer, I think about my work. And guess what? Most of this time no on even pays me. So why do I do it? I love what I do (or most of what I do). I’ve wanted …
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