Friday Brief Blog: Mindful of the Moment
This week, my blogs have focused on the power of staying in the present moment, even when it seems challenging to do so.
The Power of Presence
“Wait until 2021.” It seemed like such a monumental concept when it first started to become clear that the pandemic would carry on into 2021, pending the creation, manufacture, and delivery of a vaccine. So, we waited. And waited. And then waited a bit…
Friday Brief Blog: Happy New Year!
“Some people swear there’s no beauty left in the world, no magic. Then, how do you explain the entire world coming together on one night to celebrate the hope of a new year?”— Claire Morgan (Hillary Swank), New Year’s Eve (2011) I want to…
“Hospice Doctor’s Widow” – My Interview with Jennifer O’Brien
I’m pleased to introduce today’s guest, Jennifer O’Brien, author of The Hospice Doctor’s Widow: A Journal. Jennifer’s physician husband Bob had for years been part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team that provided end of life care to their patients. And then…
Prayer on Purpose: My Appearance on TCT
Tomorrow is New Year’s Eve, and while for many it’s a celebration of renewal and hope, for others it’s a lonely time filled with depression and doubt. Earlier this month, I had the honor of being a guest on TCT for an interview on host…
Postcards to the Universe: My Conversation with Melisa Caprio
As we approach the end of one of the most trying years in recent memory, I have been reflecting on the many people I’ve had the privilege of meeting and learning about, even if we could not meet in person. On December 10th, I joined…
Happy Holidays 2020
“It’s Christmas Eve! It’s the one night of the year when we all act a little nicer, we smile a little easier, we cheer a little more. For a couple of hours out of the whole year, we are the people that we always…
Your Authentic Life: Memories of Christmas in Paraguay
Like many of you, I will spend this holiday season at home, just Ed and I. The inability to travel or host guests has led to reminiscing about Christmas as a child in Paraguay. Below, you’ll find a post I wrote a few years…
Friday Brief-Blog: Let’s Ring Out the Year with Bravery and Forgiveness
Today, I’m in conversation with wellness author Nita Sweeney on the WNBA-SF panel titled Brave Women: Revelatory Memoirs. I challenge traditional notions of what bravery means. You can register for that event here. On December 30, I’ll be in conversation with Tom DeWolf for…
Heart Wisdom: Love and Forgiveness
During this pandemic, we need all the support we can get. To share the wisdom of its authors, Mango Publishing Group began a weekly virtual event titled “Wisdom from the Heart During These Challenging Times.” It’s a panel discussion that includes authors who share tips…