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I write about the connection between our thoughts, emotions, and experience of life.

And food and dogs too.

It Starts with Stopping.

Conflict resolution, inner and outer peace, having a good relationship, figuring out your direction in life, it all starts with stopping....

What does that BIG feeling mean?

You're driving along, and you see an emergency flare on the highway. What do you do? If you are like most people, you slow down and look...

Furnaces and Onions

In this world of High-speed internet, cars that warn you of what is all around you, and the spices from around the globe hanging out in...

Look inside with soft eyes

Some of you know I began my foray into behavior change via dog training and weight loss. I was a client and then a coach of using habit...

We all need to be in control of something

One of our basic human needs is to be in control. This helps us feel safe. You may have noticed that it’s very difficult to control other...

Relax, there is something under your control.

Ownership. This word has been tossed around a lot in the last several years. It's been used to point out how people were and weren't...

Making friends with your past

Forgiveness, as most of us think of it, is a tall order. We tend to think of it as a one-and-done, case closed, never to be opened...

Compassion 101: The Middle Way is Not a Tightrope

I talk about being steady inside, but that doesn’t mean static. When I first got exposed to the idea of the Middle Way (a Buddhist...

In Praise of Heart Leaps and Taking Action

I usually write in a more instructional manner with some personal examples. Today I'm letting you in on how I'm feeling and what I'm...

Perfectionists, this one is for us.

The internal pressure. The fear of failure. The reluctance to take action, opting instead for even more preparation. No one else can help...