As I mentioned last time, I’m using my Angel Cards to help me recognize and receive the gifts that come to me every day.  And as predicted last time, I have recently received the gift of Understanding.  I think now I understand why it’s been so difficult for me to receive – really receive – the gifts that I’m given. …

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During this season of giving, my spiritual director, Jean, wants me to begin receiving. Come to find out, receiving is very difficult for me.  Who knew?  Oh, I have no problem accepting presents on Christmas or my birthday – in fact, I love ’em!  But really taking in the “gift” of the present or  the gifts that come to me…

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Last night I had more “full length” dreams than I remember ever having in my life.  Usually I don’t share my dreams with others, because I imagine they’re boring and useless to anyone but me.  But two of them were especially vivid and memorable, so if you happen to be interested in dreams, or curious about what my psyche has…

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Last night I had more “full length” dreams than I remember ever having in my life.  Usually I don’t share my dreams with others, because I imagine they’re boring and useless to anyone but me.  But two of them were especially vivid and memorable, so if you happen to be interested in dreams, or curious about what my psyche has…

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I’m at the beach during these last few days of the paid part of my “sabbatical”, and I’m considering some of the things I have learned during these four months of down time. Some I got from friends or read in a book, others were whispered in my ear by “The Spooks”, but all have been shaped and customized by…

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In my quest for personal growth and happiness, I have developed three rules for myself: 1.  No Pretend Conversations.  That means not allowing a make-believe dialogue to run in my head.  You know the kind I mean.  Where you think of all the things you “coulda/shoulda” said in a past interaction with another person.  Or all the things you want…

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I need to slow down. People have been telling me that for years. I tend to move, think and speak pretty fast. I’m usually in a hurry. I form opinions and make decisions instantly. I say the first think that comes into my head. I don’t know if it’s nervous energy, an active mind, or too much caffeine, but I’m…

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When I was laid off from my job, I was given a “transition package” – a few months of salary and benefits which allowed me to rest, relax and consider my options without having to worry about income.  It was the gift of time.  But as the days and then weeks passed amazingly quickly, I started to worry that time…

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Until recently, I was in a job I didn’t like and was very unhappy.  And the unhappiness in my workday took so much time and energy that I wasn’t really happy in any other part of my life.  In fact, I pretty much had no other life.  But I was going to stay in that job until I could “figure…

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