“What are you going to do with it?” My colleague asked when I told her I bought a tambourine for my birthday. It startled my enthusiasm. “Play it?” I quipped, “make noise?” Did I miss something? “That’s a great idea for a Christmas present for my nephew,” She said. I felt childish mentioning the tambourine.…
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Happy Summer Solstice in the northern hemisphere! The sun has reached the home, family, roots-oriented sign of Cancer on June 20, 2021. Of the water element and ruled by the quick-changing moon, Cancer the crab is sensitive, receptive, protective of its tender innards. It represents the mother. At times moody, this archetype acts to nurture…
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Have you ever come up with to-do lists in bed? Many of us have hung out unwillingly with the Monkey Mind, the Buddhist term for unsettled, restless inner chatter. Often we just want to plan ahead or figure something out so we can proceed. Somehow overwhelm sails in as if the monkeys multiplied. How can…
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“Adopt the pace of nature, her secret is patience.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Ruled by Venus, the planet of relating, love, earning, and attraction, Taurus represents our material possessions, money, food, body, sensual pleasures, and physical security. The sun moves into this earth sign on April 19. After the initiating fire of Aries, nature is…
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Happy spring! I hope you are well with all that is going on in our world. I re-emerge with love and insight for you. In February, I left a post as a senior career advisor in a healthcare university. The pandemic propelled me to act on my heart’s desire. I love learning new things to…
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Dear friends~ Some of you hadn’t heard from me for a while, then got that happy announcement on my eBook and online course. Oops for the jolt if you felt it. Your presence means a lot. I’m clear on my mission now. No more long gaps because of other commitments. Connect2Self (C2S) feeds my soul.…
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