Navigating Open Seas
A few years ago I had the pleasure of spending time aboard a friend’s beautiful boat. As we set sail, we began discussing a metaphor for life on the ocean: [...]
10,000 Simple Steps To Finding Courage
Courage is a wild beast. Without it we would stay in the same place. In the movie Julie and Julia, Julie doubts herself as she toys with the idea of [...]
Where The Mind Goes, The Body Follows
You learn a lot about yourself when you are out hiking in the desert in 104-degree heat, high altitude, and a 1,000-foot vertical climb. There are many thoughts that run [...]
Getting Things Done, An Inspiring Interview with San Diego County Board Supervisor Kristin Gaspar
There are those who talk about getting things done, and there are those doing it. Big difference. We are all in agreement that circumstances and conditions in our lives, communities, counties, [...]
When You Are In, You’re In.
Ever notice when everything in your life is just going the right way? When that happens, do you pause and notice how it makes you feel? Blueprint that, blueprint it! [...]
Taking Action On Anger
There's a lot of finger pointing going on in our society right now, perhaps more than ever before. Let's take a moment and review what's in our power and what [...]
What Goes Up Must Come Down
The sign in front of us read: “This is a difficult hike. You will be walking in water. Some common injuries are broken legs and broken ankles.” I’ll tell you, [...]
Preparation Meets Opportunity
I’ve been on a new eating regimen lately. Every few months my husband and I decide it’s time for a reboot, a total system overhaul. It’s not easy, but it’s [...]