They Were Right There Waiting for Me

For me, writing is an ebb and flow sort of process. When it flows, it is absolute heaven. When it ebbs, it seems to take so long to come back. That particular day I tried going for a walk to clear my head, praying, meditating, and reviewing old pieces I had written in and effort to turn the faucet back on. Nothing seemed to work.

And Then…

I was just about to give up when a little movie started in my head. Somewhere between fully awake with my eyes closed and the sweet spot of imagination and intuition, all of a sudden there was a…

This Is Me. That Is You.

The secret to a loving and peaceful existence is good fences, healthy boundaries that say, “This is me. That is you. And we both matter.” Every person is unique and has his or her own set of experiences that have … Continued

First Day of College: Tending Fences

Avery Soul is the main character in the book Tending Fences. Through his good work of mindfully building useful fences to fortify his connections with his neighbors, Avery learns a thing or two about how to make his world a … Continued

The Art Of Saying No: Understanding The Demands On Our Time

In a world that seems to be moving at a hundred miles per hour, demands on our time seem to be at an all-time high. Between family responsibilities, work demands, and friendships, it can be challenging to reserve enough energy … Continued