Detaching or Disengaging?

There is “detach with love” and then there is “disengage with compassion.” You haven’t heard of the second one? That’s because I’ve only recently developed it. Here’s why: During my years in Al-Anon, where I first heard the phrase, I… Read More

YES and NO

What is the most powerful thing you’ve done? Or that you can think of? For me, when I think about Power, an image from a scene in The Matrix pops up. It’s the moment toward the very end where Neo…

Let It Be a Blessing (new ideas for decluttering)

Last month I attended a spiritual/energy workshop in which the instructor repeatedly referred to her “collections” of items, such as books and craft supplies. Since it was a spiritual workshop, I have to admit I was somewhat surprised to hear…

Power with a P

Last week I shared this photo on my social media, which prompted me to go a little deeper into the discussion of Power. ​First, let’s be clear that we’re talking about personal Power. I’m not discussing the use or abuse…

Should v2.0

It’s time to have a conversation about “should.” Let’s first look at the aversion to the word should: I get why we have had a pushback against “should” in recent times. We needed it. We needed the catalyst and the…