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  • Rest

    Rest

    The need to rest is a fundamental aspect of our design. Many of us look for ways to overcome this “limitation.” I, for one, dearly love caffeine, preferring espresso as an efficient delivery mechanism. We admire people we see who manage to get by on a few hours’ sleep a night. Our scarcity mindsets lead…

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  • Elevating Consciousness

    Elevating Consciousness

    When I rebuilt my website a few years ago, I wanted the home page to read “Accelerating the evolution of human consciousness.” My trusted friends advised me this was too grandiose, and I settled for something less ambitious. And yet, that phrase authentically captures my soul’s purpose. It has evolved a bit since that time.…

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  • The Box

    The Box

    If you are like me, the metaphor, “Think outside the box,” has lost its metaphor. When I hear the phrase, my brain doesn’t imagine a box, with me in it, stepping outside, or anything of the sort. It just automatically translates the phrase to “Be creative and innovative.” It’s a shame because I find it…

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  • Walkabout Update

    Walkabout Update

    I have been on a walkabout since last November. I’ve used this blog to provide periodic updates, offering the occasional nugget. Recently, several people have asked me to share a more detailed update on my journey. I’m shocked when I count the months and realize I’ve been walking about for over five months. Time has…

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  • Stillness

    Stillness

    Take a moment and contemplate stillness. Humor me. Take thirty seconds, close your eyes, and do your best to be still. I’ll wait. Did you last for thirty seconds? What was your experience of being still? Did it feel familiar? Were you eager to get on with your day? I believe developing our comfort with…

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  • Mastery

    Mastery

    Last week, I completed my 54th orbit of the sun.* As I sat in morning meditation, I received a message. “Let this be a Year of Mastery.” I must confess, I felt more than a little resistance to this suggestion from the Universe. Much of my recent journey has felt like unwinding an attachment to…

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