Be Like Water
As I walked along the beach, reflecting on how dramatically the landscape had changed overnight, I was struck by the symbolism of the tides and how closely they mirror our lives.
Healing Sounds
Today I was struck by how important sound is in my life. Sound can move and inspire me, frighten me, reveal sadness, or express joy.
Grief is Heavy
Like a weighted blanket
Grief sits heavy on my body.
Weighing me down.
In Neh
In the Korean martial art of Tang Soo Do, In Neh is one of eight key principles. It speaks to endurance, perseverance, and patience—a quiet but powerful commitment to cultivating an indomitable spirit.
Curve Ball(s)
We have lived a charmed life.
Forty years ago, we fell deeply, madly, passionately in love. We built a life together, raising our two beautiful daughters, Claudia and Emily. Along the way, we owned homes, started—and sometimes closed—businesses, helped launch a movement in personalized nutrition, and shared our lives with eight wonderful dogs.
Bowl Burning Ritual for Endings and Closure
Many years ago, my dear friend Olga Butterworth shared with me a year-end ritual that I have returned to for over 25 years—at the close of one chapter and the quiet beginning of another. It is a simple, symbolic “bowl burning” ritual, and over time I have come to use it not only at year’s end, but during many transitions in life.
Wyatt, the Doula Dog
Who knew?
Twelve years ago, we welcomed Wyatt, a twelve-week-old cavachon, into our home. He came to us as a companion for our elderly bichon, Marcel—but in truth, he came for all of us.