Awakening Self Blog
From Soul-Suffering to Soul-Satisfying
Presence, Resilience, and the South Gate Meadow
A challenging hike (for me, that day!) to a pristine alpine meadow teaches me the power of presence, trust, and reveals my inner resilience. The whole day was in front of us, and we decided to take a hike that I hadn’t been on in over 20 years. I barely even...
The Saint Syndrome
OK with Whatever
The Freedom of Not-Knowing
Many of us, myself included, like to be in control; knowing what will happen or understanding a situation makes us feel more in command of our lives. But I’ve come to appreciate the freedom and ease of not-knowing. Let’s face it. We may be able to schedule our...
Decluttering Your Soul
A bit of Marie Kondo-style decluttering – in my home, and in my soul – was what I needed to shift out of a bad mood and back into enthusiasm and joy. Here’s how I did it. Today, I woke up in an unmotivated, depressed, dour funk. A complete surprise. I dragged myself...
