Dear Reader, The intimate, deep, loving circle I call Wise Women & Wonder does hold wonder for me. I made up this idea a number of years ago and many of you have joined the journey. We are at it again this weekend, the FIRST SATURDAY (February 7th) at 10AM Pacific and 1 PM Eastern. You can learn more and register here. Or email me to save your place and send over a VenMo (to avoid the Eventbrite fees). You must reserve your spot one of these ways because sometimes we are sold out. Some of the...
25 days ago • 2 min read
Dear Reader, Hey, will you give me a push? I literally asked another guest to give me (and my friend) a push when we were lounging on the swing. And guess what? If you are on the swing, I’ll happily come and give you a gentle push. I loved swings as a child and it turns out they helped me regulate my nervous system. They also answered the call of the high sensation seeker in me… Look how high, I think I could fly! This swing is the first place I sat down at Imiloa on my own retreat. I even...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Dear Reader, Last week, in my live, three-day event, we explored living in three realms as highly sensitive people: Noise, Heart, and Vision. It was an enlightening journey full of community. If you missed it, here is a brief summary. Together, we talked about recognizing overwhelm as information rather than failure, and how learning to work with your nervous system can bring more steadiness and choice into daily life. We explored practical ways to return to the heart through breath, posture,...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Dear Reader, THE VISION - We are going to explore how our lives look when we are thriving, flourishing, living in THE HEART. We'll create that vision together and put it into action...TODAY. Our homework last night was simply this (please give it a think or even write it down.) What are you like when you are living in your heart? Describe your life. How does it look and feel? As we heard yesterday, some of you are living in chronic overstimulation and can't remember the experience of living...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Dear Reader, Don't worry... if you missed Day one of Noise, Heart & Vision, you are welcome! Yesterday toward the end, I was speaking about dominant cultural imperatives that don't work for highly sensitive people.Two in particular came up: When the going gets tough, the tough get going. Just do your best. These are just two of the traps that keep us from living in our hearts. Someone asked a question about Just do your best toward the end of our time together so I am offering this past talk...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Dear Reader, Wow! Every week, if not every day, some new LOUD thing happens that throws me off my game. Does it happen to you, too? Personal stress - not in short supply A virus takes me down Financial uncertainty Someone kills someone - yes, it's like every day! Our country invades yet another The list can be endless...It's a noisy world when you are highly sensitive The politics matter but they don't. Whatever you think or feel, invasion is stressful! When the world is TOO DAMN LOUD, it's...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Dear Reader, Happy Solstice! (Celebrate this entire weekend and extend through the winter holidays.) Today I rejoice as the light returns. Whether you are rejoicing about the soon to be longer days or in the symbolism of a religious holiday or even the new calendar year, REJOICE. If you find a small seed of hope or joy, latch on to it for a moment. Nurture the seed as you plant it in the rich soil of your heart and mind. Sunday, December 21, marks many holidays from religious to Winter...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Dear Reader, Happy Solstice! (Celebrate this entire weekend and extend through the winter holidays.) Today I rejoice as the light returns. Whether you are rejoicing about the soon to be longer days or in the symbolism of a religious holiday or even the new calendar year, REJOICE. If you find a small seed of hope or joy, latch on to it for a moment. Nurture the seed as you plant it in the rich soil of your heart and mind. Sunday, December 21, marks many holidays from religious to Winter...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Dear Reader, Happy Solstice! (Celebrate this entire weekend and extend through the winter holidays.) Today I rejoice as the light returns. Whether you are rejoicing about the soon to be longer days or in the symbolism of a religious holiday or even the new calendar year, REJOICE. If you find a small seed of hope or joy, latch on to it for a moment. Nurture the seed as you plant it in the rich soil of your heart and mind. Sunday, December 21, marks many holidays from religious to Winter...
2 months ago • 1 min read