I’m one of those who experiences a slow energetic leak when the shorter and grayer days of winter arrive in the Northwest. My experience of this leak was particularly acute last year. So, I decided to expand possibilities for this winter and adopt an “Auntie Mame” mindset. That’s in part what prompted my re-vitalizing my home [...]
Over the last weekend I attended a Women’s Retreat where the theme was “Passion: I will not die an unlived life!” We were challenged to risk and reveal ourselves, to be authentic. Living from our most authentic self opens the doorway to living more fully. Three gems I gained over the weekend are:
First, revealing oneself [...]
These days with all of the negative political ads and the polarization we have witnessed in this country, voting may not seem like a priority. However, Petticoat Prerogative, a play about women getting the vote reminded me of how fundamental voting is to our well-being as persons and as a society. The play also reminded [...]
On this brilliant autumn afternoon am reminded of how precious life really is and how important it is to grab the gusto in life while we can. How? Here are four of the many ways to experience life’s full sweetness.
Celebrate. Celebrating life daily contributes to having a happier more satisfying life. All we need is [...]
Mary Catherine Bateson is definitely riding the wave with aplomb at 70! She just published her fifth book, “Composing a Future Life, the Age of Active Wisdom.” She was in Seattle recently speaking at Town Hall about her life and book. One of her major messages as an anthropologist is that change is a major ingredient [...]
Celebrate good times, can you hear the refrain?! When there is a wedding, a football win, a birthday bash, we for sure think of celebrating, however, how many times as our lives roll along do we take note of all the good that is showing up and celebrate?!!
This weekend as I took a coaching course [...]
When things have been difficult as they have been for many us, it can be easy to find ourselves “slip-sliding away” emotionally. The past although not comfortable seems ironically seductive. We are so used to the fear that runs in the background, that warns us to be careful, don’t take any risks, etc. that we [...]
With summer ending, people returning from vacations and children beginning school, we at Seattle First Baptist Church have a renewing annual Homecoming tradition. We celebrate coming back together as a community, and all that it means to us.
Part of what appeals to me about this homecoming is that no explanation is needed as to where you [...]
I have been involved with the teachings of Landmark Education on and off since the 70s and one of the powerful points they make is that we are all in this together. If my family and friends are not happy, my happiness is compromised. This is not really new. However, I think as we have [...]
I first joined Toastmasters in the 1970’s. Because it was an all women’s club, I didn’t feel quite as self-conscious, and over time I gained confidence in expressing my point of view. About 7 years ago, I felt it was timeto reconnect with that authentic voice, and see how it has changed over 30 years. [...]
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