Signs From Loved Ones: Openness, Silence, and Connection
“I love you in a place where there’s no space or time.” — “A Song for You,” The Carpenters Can we receive signs from loved ones who have died and transitioned to the next realm? I believe we can. Openness matters. When we allow for the possibility of connection, experiences that might otherwise go unnoticed […]
The Cardinal
During an intuitive art class, I drew a small cardinal that lingered in my awareness long after the session ended. When I was later encouraged to write about something that inspires me, the image returned — asking to be expressed in words. A bird with blessed beauty,the blazing red exhibiting flight and fancy.I saw it […]
Where Eagles Dare
This poem is dedicated to those who feel frustrated, sad, or confused by what life has brought them. It may be an unanticipated diagnosis, a deteriorating relationship, or any circumstance that arrives uninvited and feels overwhelming. As Shakespeare observed, the “slings and arrows of outrageous fortune” often strike without warning—like a cloud appearing from nowhere […]
Stoic Courage: Taking Off the Mask and Living Authentically
True courage isn’t loud—it’s the quiet removal of masks we wear to fit in. In an Age of Performance Courage means taking off the mask, facing discomfort, and stepping into the arena where virtue is tested not in theory but in action. Courage is the greatest of virtues. Writer and civil rights activist Maya Angelou […]
The Power of Surrender- How Letting Go Unlocks Emotional Freedom and Inner Peace
What’s holding you back? Clinging to toxic relationships, grief, or control over outcomes can trap you. Surrendering—releasing expectations—unlocks emotional freedom and inner peace. Here’s why it’s hard, its benefits, and how to practice it. Why Letting Go Is Hard Why is it so hard to let go? Why do we cling to that which no […]
Silencing the Inner Critic: The Power of Coaching at Every Level
How do you communicate with your team members? As a leader, your role goes beyond simply assisting them in completing tasks or being an advisor – it should ideally involve helping them excel in their roles. This entails the power of coaching, recognizing the unseen but powerful inner critic that resides in your team member. […]
Train Your Lower Body for Health and Performance
When I was a teen, I had the opportunity to walk through Camp Randall, the University of Wisconsin’s stadium. As we made our way through the locker room, I glimpsed within the Badger’s weight room and noticed a sign painted on the wall that read, “You can’t fire a cannon from a canoe.” This adage […]
Contemplation of the stars helps us see our lives, and our problems, with a new perspective
I often find myself uttering a prayer-like request, “Source of the Divine, may I run with the stars when I depart this earth,” especially on clear nights. There is a profound love within me for gazing into the night sky and marveling at the stars. It is astonishing to think that there are approximately 200 […]
Memento Mori: By contemplating our death, we can learn to live more fully
“I thought I was learning to live; I was only learning to die.”- Leonardo da Vinci Recently, our dear friend passed away unexpectedly. His sudden demise came as a shock to everyone, considering he was a vibrant and healthy individual in his mid-50s. This tragic event has left a deep impact, particularly because he leaves […]
Slow it down: you will make faster progress and achieve greater harmony
Find your rhythm in life Slow it down, to cease the strife The rush, the chaos, the noise We try desperately to remain our poise Like a metronome’s hypnotic trance With the heart and soul loving the dance Moisten your soul like the rain from above Rising above the turbulent clouds, with the wings of […]
“You’re in a Fight, Not a Show” – How to Combat Complacency
“It is too late for the mind to equip itself to endure dangers once they are already there. ‘I didn’t think it would happen’ and ‘Would you ever have believed it would turn out so?’ Why ever not?“—Seneca Have you ever experienced the sensation of simply coasting through life? Perhaps you know someone who gives […]
Cultivating Gratitude: Practicing Thankfulness for a More Fulfilling Life
Cultivating gratitude is a transformative practice that can change your perspective on life. Expressing gratitude is more than being polite and saying “thank you.” I often think of the quote by the Roman philosopher and politician Marcus Tullius Cicero, “Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues but the parent of all others.” Gratitude in […]