Category: Contributor Post

  • What Relationships Teach Us

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    The most common questions I encounter from my audiences and community almost always pertain to matters of the heart—whether they’re about current relationships, potential or hopeful future soulmates or bonds with family members or friends. Relationships are lifelong commitments for many of us, so of course, they are a critical part of our happiness. Each…

  • Finding Peace Beyond Fear

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    Do you remember reading the work of Khalil Gibran when you were in school? He was a Lebanese-American poet, writer and visual artist as well as a popular topic of discussion in English and philosophy classes. In 1923, Gibran wrote one of the best-selling books of all time—The Prophet, which has never been out of…

  • How Animals Help Us Speak the Truth

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    Are you having trouble being honest with yourself or in a relationship? Are you hiding behind a past hurt? Do you find it difficult to speak truthfully about your feelings? This week, if you have pets, let them be a sounding board for a current concern you may be having. Be honest about anything that’s…

  • With Endings, There Are Always Beginnings

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    I can’t believe it’s almost autumn again. I love autumn—it’s my favorite season. It’s a time when the leaves start changing colors. They go from those vibrant greens to golden yellows and finally deep reds. Why do I love this beautiful season? It always reminds me that everything is changing. And that’s a good thing!…

  • What Does Soul Windex Look Like

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    As you know, I’m all about the soul. It’s one of my favorite topics for teaching and it’s the lifeline of my beliefs. Oftentimes, my students and friends send me stories and sayings they’ve heard about the soul. I found a thought-provoking one today that I want to share with you. “What Does Soul Windex…

  • Connecting with Van Gogh’s Soul

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    The world of art in all its forms and particularly its use of colors has always fascinated me. Often as a child, I’d retreat into my own private world, curl up by the window with a box of crayons or anything else I could find that would help me express what I was seeing or…