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Of holding on and letting go

My sister-in-law Paula introduced me to the Zen proverb, “Let go or be dragged.” It is so true. It is a lesson I have learned over and...

Of courage and conversations that matter

Conversations about end-of-life care are not easy, especially when you are healthy and loving life. I am currently updating my living...

Of choice, regrets and loving myself

Loving myself is a state of being rather than doing. When I maintain a state of loving myself, I feel whole and complete and do not need...

The stories of our lives

We are story tellers. For thousands of years our ancestors told stories to find meaning for their actions and their connections to the...

Of rhythms, ritual and tradition

Hello Goodbye - A conversation with Morning Altars author Day Schildkret.

Of ritual, grief and loss

Grief is a response to loss. When disaster strikes – death of a loved one, divorce, loss of home, safety or security – our brain is...

Of gratitude, grief and giving

The holidays are difficult for those who are grieving. And so many of us this year are grieving. Grieving for lost loved ones, for lost...

Of remembrance, honoring and gratitude

The Mexican celebration of Dia de los Muertos is a celebration of remembrance, honoring and gratitude. It is also a creative way to...

Of Broken Parts and Golden Gifts

I am fascinated by the emotion of grief. I am always amazed how it twists and turns, and then sews the broken parts of us back together...

Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop . . .

Caregivers are always waiting for the other shoe to drop. In the tenement buildings of New York City in the late 19th century,...