Have you ever noticed how the new year springs from the holidays and then suddenly it’s February? So often I wake up one morning in late January and realize the new year with all its promise of new beginnings is already gaining steam for better or worse. If you made New Year’s resolutions, how are … Read more
Although I have always loved nature, I have never really been a gardener. Of course, I have planted a few bulbs, scattered some seeds, grown a few vegetables, and even planted a couple of trees. But I never really thought about what I was doing. Perhaps it is something to do with my age, but … Read more
The idea didn’t come from a design studio. It came from my crooked stove. I live in an old house – the kind with character, which is another way of saying nothing is quite level. One evening, I noticed my frying pan tilting slightly to one side. Oil pooled where it wasn’t supposed to. Food … Read more
Forgiveness means different things to different people. In general, it means to stop feeling angry or resentful toward someone for an offense, flaw, or mistake. It is an intentional decision and is a commitment to change those feelings. It takes conscious effort and sometimes it takes time. In The Book of Forgiveness, Desmond Tutu writes, … Read more
Stepping into your 60s is a remarkable milestone, and what better way to mark this chapter than by celebrating with a birthday experience that goes beyond the usual gifts? As you turn the page on another year, it’s time to discover a world of unique and unforgettable adventures tailored just for you. From thrilling escapades … Read more
I’m no expert on women’s issues. I do, however, have women in my coaching practice, and a lot of women in my circle – sisters, in-laws, colleagues and neighbors. They talk with me. I learn. They listen, and they push back… regularly. So, I want to offer an observation. Scroll through social media and you’ll … Read more
When we are over 60, personal growth becomes less about chasing reinvention and more about deeply understanding and nurturing the person you’ve already become. This stage of life carries its own wisdom, rhythms, and constraints, and meaningful change grows best when it respects all three. So today, I offer a grounded approach to personal growth … Read more
We are now halfway through January and, for those who made New Year’s resolutions and are still going strong, well done. If you are sitting on the other side of the fence, where things haven’t quite worked out as planned, don’t be too hard on yourself. You are not alone, many people will have already … Read more
For many of us, 2025 was a bittersweet year. Perhaps this is true of most years as we look back. For me personally, there were challenging moments, including health challenges and family challenges. As Thich Nhat Hanh says, “When there is no mud, then there’s no lotus.” There is usually light at the end of … Read more
As the new year settles in, there’s often a quiet pressure to move forward quickly. New goals. New routines. New expectations of who we should be now. But before we rush into plans and resolutions, I want to invite you to pause – just for a moment. Because the year we’ve just lived didn’t simply … Read more