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Free app for Apple iPhones

For a limited time, my book “Reconnecting to Self” is now a FREE app for Apple iPhone users! Since we’re at home and practicing social distancing, perhaps now is a good time to focus on improving your relationship with your Self. Click here Same encouraging affirmations. Same beautiful photos. Listen to healing piano compositions or […]

New Year Resolution

Are you already struggling with your New Year resolution? You’re not alone. After the first couple of weeks trying to lose weight, exercise, or save money, we flounder. The problem with many New Year resolutions is that underneath, there is a criticism (I’m too fat, too flabby, or too poor). Criticism is not motivating. Criticism […]

Mist in the Mountains

Reconnecting to Self means pausing to notice each present moment and appreciate its beauty. On a recent trip to the Fiordland National Park in New Zealand, rain and fog shrouded mountain peaks in mist and distant views were obscured. The generous precipitation gives life to a dense rain forest which is verdant and lush. The […]

Growth

When we set out to Reconnect to Self, we start on a path of growth and Self-discovery. This process is not without surprises, twists and turns, and sometimes setbacks. Knowing ourselves deeply requires courage and perseverance. Our explorations may be more enjoyable if we keep a few guidelines in mind: Expect the unexpected and […]

Kissing 2017 Goodbye!

I’m getting ready to kiss 2017 goodbye….how about you? For me, 2017 was – well – shall I say, complicated? Of course, most years are a mixture of highs and lows, successes and challenges, and accomplishments and failures. Part of the challenge of 2017 for me was in “how” the year went. I often […]

Mixed Holiday Emotions

We are bombarded by messages of holiday cheer this time of year, yet many of us have mixed emotions around the holidays. Even Santa must have mixed feelings about Christmas as he rushes to fill toy orders and deliver them all in one night. And added to his stress, is to guide his reindeer around […]

Finding Calm During Busy Times

Staying connected to our inner Self can be challenging during the best of times. But when we are super-busy, like during the holidays, it becomes increasingly difficult. Give your Self a gift of a few minutes each day in quiet reflection. This is hard because when we’re busy, we don’t want to stop. Stopping feels […]

Looking for the Perfect Holiday Gift…for Your Self?

It’s not too late to put your Self on your holiday gift list! My book, “Reconnecting to Self: How to Create a Better Relationship with…You!” is available from Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com and other online booksellers. Consider giving it to someone you love! For more information, www.ReconnectingToSelf.com.

Gratitude

I started keeping a gratitude journal years ago during a very challenging time in my life. If you’ve never done this, I highly recommend it! Journaling about the things we’re thankful for shifts our focus toward the positives and blessings in our lives. Today, my heart is so full and I am especially grateful for […]

Recognizing the Small Moments

Reconnecting to Self often occurs in small, quiet moments – while taking a deep breath and allowing my body to relax on the exhale, focusing my attention fully on the kitty in my lap who is soft and purring, or pausing to notice the beautiful, fallen leaf on a rainy sidewalk. Most days there are […]

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