Creating your own beautiful and orderly life.

Some of us like narrow gates and hard ways. And some of us don't. I like that about people. Every time I feel myself "bushwhacking"...

I am often asked...do you miss your old cushy corporate job? I feel so fortunate to not miss the job. And I don't take this luxury...

I recently had the luxury of going on a four-day silent retreat. The retreat director was a life-long Jesuit and college professor. Over...

I am not a quiet person but find myself wishing I was...a little quieter. Over the years, Chris has often provided me feedback when he...

What I love about being in new cities and exploring new terrain is that you are NEVER SURE things are going to work out as planned. It’s...

My school kids think I am weird when I celebrate the news of divorce. Apparently, this kind of response isn't a common adult one and I...

I had to move gyms due to construction at mine and now find myself in a sauna, often full of a dozen people, sitting knee to knee...

My oldest son and I had the privilege of a non-traditional Thanksgiving with a rare 72-year old bird. We will call him Dad. Last summer,...

Words. I love words. But I hate diagnoses. I have never been to therapist or psychologist and told my story, I love a good mystery. For...

Yeah, I said bitchy -- but I really mean bitchy and thoughtful. My relentlessly bitchy and thoughtful friend's name is Girlfriend. It is...

As a part of a leadership program years ago, I was asked to write a personal brand statement. What is my personal brand today? What do I...

I have been waking up 45 minutes earlier than I need to wake up as part of a personal challenge. There is a lot of research that cites...

Have you ever been told you looked tired? Or that you butt looks a little big in those pants? Wow, that is an interesting haircut; did...

When something isn't serving you, start something new. If you don't like how you feel, what are you willing to do to feel differently? I...

As I work with people of all ages in my therapy practice, I often talk about the sacredness of routines. Routines are holy and...

I was talking to my sister recently about living and loving with a sense of urgency. I often feel a sense of urgency that not everyone...

I love these words: silence holds immense value. Or as Ram Dass said, “The quieter you become, the more you can hear.” I have told many...

My school clients can't exactly fire me, and my private therapy clients haven't fired me yet for my drawings. Let's hope this trend...

My Grandpa Reding loved Watkins salve. I can still close my eyes and smell it. I love salves because of their unique consistency and...