What unexpected times we’re living in! If you’re feeling pulled in two directions, that makes perfect sense. It’s in our DNA to connect. Yet we’re told to stay separate. How can we do both? Most of us are trying in every way we can. Zoom calls. More Zoom calls. Phone calls. Walks at a distance.[…]
We have been hearing from people: couples, small and large families. And one of the repeating themes is “How can we make our relationships go better during this time?” These are challenging times – for some people very stressful – cooped up together with less privacy and more togetherness than we might be comfortable with.[…]
“The earth is but one country and mankind its citizens.” Baha’u’llah Connected We are connected to each other. Across neighborhoods, state lines, countries. We are connected to the coronavirus. The coronavirus loves us all equally and wants to get in our bodies and reproduce. We’re connected to the people who will take care of[…]
We’ll begin with an analogy drawn from the wisdom of nature. Think about the magic of the giant sunflowers. They are totally amazing and beautiful, full of sensitivity and flexibility. They live their lives relating to the sun. In the morning they open their wide-eyed faces to the east and as the day progresses, they[…]
During these challenging times, as you practice distancing yourself, aren’t you actually feeling closer in some ways to others? Like one global heart, one global concern. As disruption turns your life inside out, maintaining strong relationships is what will help in every challenge. It is critical to pause and breathe. By slowing down everything goes[…]
“You can either waste this period of social-distancing and be frustrated, or you can choose to make it the best it can be.” Sister Mary Catharine Perry “I didn’t sign up for this,” my friend Pam said, frustrated. And yet, here we are. People are anxious, scared, bored, even feeling a bit unhinged.[…]
In many places around the globe new life is peeking out of the ground. Some of the sprouts are fighting their way through snow. How delicate they appear and yet how strong and courageous to make their way out. In colder areas of the world, we get these promises of spring followed by freezing conditions.[…]
The recent Harvard report on their 75-year study of adult development said, “Good relationships keep us happier and healthier. Period.” We (Sharon and Nancy) are devoted to fostering great relationships. We have teamed up to add more LOVE, LIGHT and LAUGHTER to your life and the world. How can you resist that? Are you hearing[…]
Living in the US, we are bombarded with the message that February is the month of LOVE. So what is this red-heart thing we see all around wherever we look? The notion of celebrating love and friendship is so precious, we don’t want to dismiss it. In fact, anything that gets us to express our love,[…]
What are you practiced at? Getting out of the house for the day or an event? Eating when you’re hungry? Staying in touch with friends? Telling stories about yourself that pull you down? Oops, that last one smarts. Why do we do that? Why do we invest in stories that negate the wonder that we[…]