Like many of you, I held my children extra close this weekend. Adults and children alike, none of us can make sense of what happened on Friday. We discussed. We prayed. We focused on being together. Before bed, my boys asked if I would tell them stories of when they were younger. This one came to mind: Swooshed Away Two years ago, exactly three days before school let out for Christmas break, I received a call from school. On the other end of the line, all I heard was sobbing. The sobbing was so gut-wrenching, I couldn’t even tell which Continue reading >>

What “They” Say It’s often said there’s no “wrong way” to pray. Just as long as you’re praying, you’re doing great! At least that’s what they say…. I once knew a girl I considered an expert pray-er. She could request her desires and beg for what she wanted with the best of them. And if, what she was pleading for, wasn’t delivered by the “due date,” well, then she knew the remedy for that: she’d just pray harder. She would shut her eyes tighter, form her hands into more perfect ‘prayer hands,’ and most definitely, she would crawl out of Continue reading >>

In the Native American Yuman language, Mii Amo means: To continue on one’s path, moving forward, or journey. During a recent trip to celebrate our health, a girlfriend and I visited the Mii Amo Spa, located in Sedona, Arizona. What an ideal location to Celebrate-Self! As we were getting settled into our room, we noticed scrolls on our beds. Their contents set the tone for the quiet introspection that would follow: Everything is as it should be and I recognize the perfection in my life daily. Today, I will do my best and trust that is enough. I am responsible Continue reading >>

Now, I may get in trouble on this one, but please stick with me and see where it goes. Let me just put it out there — this post, this blog, is not about Jesus, the Bible, the Koran, Buddhism, organized religion, etc. If you’ve been visiting TLT for any length of time, you know it’s about Trust, Love, Peace, Letting Go, Knowing You Are Enough, and Recognizing What Is. It’s for those who are Seekers of Truth. If this resonates with you, please continue…. Earlier this summer, while shopping at the grocery store, I reached down in the produce Continue reading >>

Yes! Peace can be fun — and is fun at Peace Village! In our last post, “What’s the Name of Your Village?” I shared with you many of the classes and activities the campers engaged in throughout the week. From meditation to walking the labyrinth, from learning about nature and nutrition, to experiencing the wonders of Mother Earth. All the while, having fun in a relaxing, loving, and peaceful environment. Here, see for yourself…. Peace Village is surrounded by these majestic mountains: Classes were held both indoors and outdoors: Peace Village Co-Directors: ~~~~ ~~~~ As I’ve said on numerous Continue reading >>

