

Desire Lines
“When aims differ, trails do too. These overlapping and crisscrossing trails, created by countless living beings pursuing their own ends,...


Tending the Spark
"Rather than the need to heroically save the whole world, the real work of humanity at this time may be to awaken the unique spark and...


Querencia—The Safe Place
Querencia comes from the Spanish verb “querer” — to desire. Querencia speaks of a safe place, where I gather strength, and therefore...


Stopping In Order to Continue
I have been deep into the writing of my non-fiction book, a mid-November deadline lurking at the edge of things. Time has been speaking...


The Grace of Contradiction
This blog is dedicated to the future. “When we express something, express ourselves as to what we stand for, not what we stand against....


Landing on Our Feet
"To be fully alive, fully human, and completely awake is to be continually thrown out of the nest." - Pema Chödrön Traveling for the last...


Risking Connection
“We must risk delight…We must have the stubbornness to accept our gladness in the ruthless furnace of this world.” - Jack Gilbert, from...


A Celebration of Calm
Today I am celebrating nine years of Calm. Over the last six months, these nine years of coaching, writing, workshops, and embodying calm...


The Art of Waiting
The artistry of waiting lies in discerning actions and non-actions. Imagine sitting on a lavender-blue bench in the late afternoon sun...


Another View of Letting Go
Once again I am visiting family and friends in my hometown of Boulder, once again I’m writing about letting go. With umbrella in hand,...