It was a stressful time in my life. I had recently moved to Arcata, California to go to school to become a high school art teacher. It was 1998 and I was taking my pre-requisite courses when my professor recommended I try chi gong. After getting my BFA in Ohio, my love of clay led...Continue reading
Welcome spring! I’m so happy it’s Spring that I feel like shouting! The birds are singing, the trees are blooming, and the days are getting longer. The other day I was admiring a blooming plum tree, enjoying her sweet aroma and the view of the sky through her branches. And I remembered how short springtime...Continue reading
We thought we were rounding the corner headed to the homestretch. But that doesn’t seem to be the case any longer. Back to a limbo place of not sure where this is going but it doesn’t look good. Things have opened up but will they remain? How do we proceed? The best that we can...Continue reading
Are you thinking about your goals and intentions for 2021? Are you eager to leave 2020 behind? What will 2021 bring? The saying, good endings create good beginnings, is a wisdom that I apply to my own life during times of transition. I find it to be helpful and true. By working to create a...
This year has been calling us to review what we truly value in life. What do you value the most? There have been many big changes, many losses and many surprises. And lots of time for reflection. What have you discovered about your life that you value the most? What have you been most grateful...Continue reading
I’m getting a housemate! And that means it’s time to go to the next level with my personal decluttering. For one thing, I’m about to lose one room and one closet, and there are only two closets in the house! In order to get through it I had to remind myself of the 3 keys...Continue reading
We could use a little sweetness right now. With so much pain, loss and uncertainty happening in the world it’s easy to get overwhelmed, scared and stressed out. So it’s crucial not to forget to celebrate the sweetness in life. Sweetness is one of the gifts of this season, Harvest time. This is the time...Continue reading
My clients didn’t have much time to mentally prepare themselves for this huge life change. They asked how they could reduce their stress while downsizing to move. They were downsizing to move to the other side of the country. The decision to move came suddenly with little time between making the decision and actually making...Continue reading
Life has gotten very confusing. Is it safe to go outside? Is it safe to spend time with friends and family? Every town, state and person has a different perspective on how to be in the world right now. And it’s STILL hard to plan anything with much certainty. How do we find balance in...Continue reading
There are many imbalances and injustices in the world that have been rising to the surface asking for our attention right now. Racism is one that has been calling for our attention and for healing for a very long time. Now is the time for learning, growth, healing and change. Covid-19 stopped us in our...Continue reading