Turning Time to Sixty

Turning Time to Sixty

Recently I got to help host a beautiful wedding at Mavens’ Haven in Lucile. I was in a little over my head, and you might guess how this turned out. You pull whatever is needed from your magical Hermione bag and wait to unpack how you could have done it differently....
Stuck on a Decision?

Stuck on a Decision?

It’s a simple one really. I have to get to Sedona, AZ for the next retreat with The Scientists. Do I stay in B-town overnight with R and fly out in the morning? Or drive straight to the Port for an evening departure? What about the return? Stay in B-town to get...
Need to Make a Pivot?

Need to Make a Pivot?

For several years I did a full-on heart commitment to community. It was a natural and easy progression, from teaching high school to the learning curve of a small business. Returning to teaching with Cabin Fever classes, then joining the board. Learning about the...
Wobbly Equanimity

Wobbly Equanimity

The Scientists came on retreat recently. I get to work with this brilliant cohort of researchers, educators, and physicians from all over the country, helping them with mindset and leadership. They arrived in Salt Lake City feeling anxious, even “terrified” about the...
Good Enough

Good Enough

I’ve been sitting on a fairly completed manuscript about Walden for weeks, probably longer. I keep telling myself the yoga introduction needs more references, the activities need more testing, and Hold the Horses! There’s a new book called Thoreau’s God I need to...
Mental Looping, Anyone?

Mental Looping, Anyone?

I’m not a fighter. During conflict or tension, my default is to silently process, not speak up, let things slide. I’m trying to stay safe within all the tension. This gives me ample opportunity to mentally stew or loop. In other words, it has a downside—my peace get...