Bones longing for a rest, Breath waiting to exhale, Shoulders craving to relax, Belly hungry to unclench. Five years of waking up anxious, Guiding myself to count three grateful things Before I turn to the always “breaking news” Of another tear in the fabric of all I hold dear. In January of 2020, Determined to Continue Reading
Prayer For Our Country
A message and prayer I just sent to our Hineni community - thought you might want to hear it too -- Dear Hineni community, I am sure that by now you are seeing the same unbelievable scenes that have unfolded in Washington DC today. I write to you with a prayer for calm and peace to prevail. And to reach out to you with my love and Continue Reading
You Are Already Worthy
Most of us spend our lives thinking that if we accomplish X or know Y, we will finally feel worthy and valuable. In other words, we will matter - at some time in the future. What would it be like to believe that our worthiness is already a given by virtue of our simply being born? When our kids were born, I bought them each the book On The Day You Continue Reading
Gratitude Is A Practice
What if Thanksgiving was not just one day a year, but a day that reminds you to practice gratitude and giving thanks each and every day? Establishing a regular gratitude practice is the best way to build resilience and happiness. For some people, gratitude comes easily. But for many others, noticing the good is elusive and speaking about it is even more Continue Reading
Love Fiercely
I wrote this poem, Love Fiercely, when I turned 50. I'm reminded of it today when it is clear that while much may not be in my control, how I live my life, IS. What we pay attention to matters. Love fiercely, Do not be afraid of giving your all, Find friends who bring out the best in you, who make you laugh, even at yourself… Accept your Continue Reading
