I have a spot in my living room that my husband calls my “consciousness corner.” It’s one corner of the couch, near a window, beside a small table. On that table: a lamp, a stack of well-worn spiritual books, and space for a cup of coffee. This is where I sit every day to meditate. This little guy is my frequent companion there. I try to get there first thing in the morning, before anyone else is awake—when the house is quiet and the cats are playing. Some mornings I arrive

My feet stomped up the hill, rainbow socks tense with frustration. The stuffed animals were in all the wrong places again. I felt the familiar surge of irritation—until I noticed it. In that moment of awareness, something softened. I realized I had a choice: to cling to the story in my head, or let it go. And when I did, the tension melted. Nothing outside had changed—but everything inside had.

So often, the mind whispers: “I will be happy when…” When the schedule clears. When the to-do list is complete. When life finally feels in order. But joy doesn’t wait on circumstances. Joy, contentment, love, peace — these live inside of us, in the spaciousness of our own being. Autumn makes this visible. The trees let go of their leaves, each one drifting to the earth. What looks like an ending is also a beginning. The leaf nourishes the soil. Its vibrant red is beautifu

I always write myself a letter on my birthday. These letters, like most of my writing, are written from my own beingness or Self to any part of my human-ness that needs reminders of what is most important. Today I am sharing it here as well. So while some of this is a bit more specific than other pieces of writing that I share, I hope that you also find some wisdom here. I move between first and second person here, since it is a letter both to and from mySelf. :) On the go or

“You can always cope with the present moment, but you can’t cope with something that is a mind projection.” ~Eckhart Tolle This is a reminder that pops up on my phone once every week. It’s one of half a dozen or so quick sentences that I use to remember the most important thing: being right here now. Along with meditation, intentional presence practice throughout the day is one of the cornerstones I use to live in and as awareness-- rather than in mind’s thoughts about what’