Host of the Dandelion Doorways Podcast: focusing on mindful living, exploring practices such as meditation and Reiki, and how simple shifts in perspective can allow us to experience a deeper connection and more blissful life.
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Midsummer Magic
The harvest is upon us as the days slowly shorten, and we begin to prepare for cooler, darker days ahead. Yet now we are in the midst of abundance, a time of plenty as traditionally midsummer was the first harvest of the year. This is a time of gratitude for the nourishment which has been…
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Passion
We tend to float through our days in a haze of to-do lists, errands, work responsibilities, and other tasks that typically do not ignite a passion for life. These are all things most of us must do every day. But are they? And can we perhaps change our perspective regarding the mundane? The older I…
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Inspired Beginnings from Bittersweet Endings
A friend sent me a message this morning, only one word, yet it changed the flow of my entire morning from a “Thank God it’s Friday” vibe to a “What exciting things are just over the horizon” kind of vibe. The word: ONWARD. That’s it. One simple little word. Onward. My response was, “I think…
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Creativity
The creative force is as inspiring as it is maddening. It is a driving passion, a single-minded focus. All other thoughts become dampened or drowned out. An inexplicable force exerts itself like some unwieldy caged beast, gnawing relentlessly to be released. I have been MIA for some time now because it was theater season at…
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Monday Musings
Good Morning, Monday! Usually my least favorite day of the week. I tend to be mopey and maladjusted on Monday mornings as I am longing for the laziness of the weekend. I am not very mindful of myself, living in the past of yesterday or only looking ahead to Saturday. Five whole days of new…
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Create Every Day
We create our world every day. Our thoughts and self-talk create our perception of ourselves. Our words create the relationships we have with others. Our political, religious, and social views create our how we see the world around us. Take the time to listen to what is going on in your head. We all can…