Networking with authenticity
Systems in nature network all the time. They are constantly exchanging information and energy, in mutually-beneficial ways.
Read MoreThe urgent need for Active Patience
I was offered the honor of a lifetime when Naropa University (where I received my Master’s degree) asked me to be the graduate speaker at my commencement in May 2014. I used this opportunity to speak about my deepest passions and yearnings. I talk about our role as humans on this planet, and the lessons that arise from the core of our beings when we let ourselves rest. I had a lot of fun crafting and delivering this gift, and I hope you enjoy receiving it as much as I enjoyed presenting...
Read MoreAnother kind of love story…
…And another way to talk about sustainability. This is a story about a world where there is hope for the future, and a world where people feel empowered to take action for the sake of their individual and collective health. Let us together be a part of creating a better home.
Read MoreNever need for Apology
I’ll admit a little secret: I’m not always perfect. In fact, I’m rarely ever perfect. Nor would I wish to be. However, I do find a sense of integrity in vulnerability, in the flow state of learning in the present moment and being open to life. As a recent practice, I have been working with the notion of remorse. Inspired by Marshall Rosenberg, who teaches remorse as an alternative path to apology, I have been practicing being with the feelings associated with grief, instead of jumping past...
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