Use Only What You Need

I am reading this wonderful book, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teaching of Plants, by Robin Wall Kimmerer (2013, Milkweed Editions) that my son, Zane Prater, gave me for Christmas. He bought it from his friend Cornelia at The Sacred Thistle. I wanted to mention Cornelia and her cool store because it […]

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Baby Cuddling in the NICU | Best Volunteer Job Ever

I have the great privildge of cuddling babies in the NICU at UC Health three hours a week. It’s one of my volunteer gigs. While my business is growing and my second book is being written, it is providing some structure to my life and putting good karma in my karmic bank. As a life coach, I witness peoples’ struggles and support their healing. This is exactly what I am doing for these babies.

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Discernment vs. Judgement

Judgment vs Discernment, What is the difference?   Guest post by Jenni Prince and Deanna Kayyali (These women really know what they are talking about) Sacred texts from all religions and cultures tell us not to judge. But how can we possibly have opinions and ideas without judging good and bad? Why should I concern […]

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Ways to Soothe Your Soul

Ways to Soothe Your Soul   Life is so crazy at this point. Changes are taking place everywhere, every minute. Sometimes we need to just step off the treadmill and catch our breath. Stand in the place that we are and be grateful. We desperately need to spend some time soothing our souls. Here are […]

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I am More Than a Chair

I am More Than a Chair   I am a chair. I am wood, leather, textiles of wool, metal screws and old varnish. I was once a part of a tree, a cow and a sheep. I am comfort for the weary. I am the very spot John proposed to Sarah in 1956. I am […]

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