"The energy of the mind is the essence of life." -Aristotle All of life is made up of energy. Human beings are no different. When we think something, whether positive or negative, our thoughts direct the brain to secrete particular chemicals in the body. When we focus our attention on negative thoughts and are stressed out, the brain secretes cortisol, adrenaline, and other hormones that shut us down emotionally, readying us for action, to...
"Life is what we make it, always has been, always will be.” -Grandma Moses Ah, living a Yummy Delicious Life! Doesn’t that sound just yummy delicious, like eating a scrumptious, delectable,...
The "pursuit" of happiness: is it really just an illusion? Happiness is an essential concept to explore that’s timelier than ever, especially after this pandemic of ours. We see more and more...
“If there were one word that could act as a standard of conduct for one’s entire life, perhaps it would be ‘thoughtfulness’.”-Confucius BEing thoughtful is so much fun for the giver and...
"Love is the flower you've got to let grow". - John Lennon Here we are in the month of May. Flowers are blooming and so are relationships. I’m taking a new spin on relationships this month and using flowers as the analogy of life. Just like flowers require nurturing, care, and attention to grow and bloom, relationships require the same. Relationships can be beautiful and fulfilling, and they need to be tended to regularly to keep them healthy...
"The energy of the mind is the essence of life." -Aristotle All of life is made up of energy. Human beings are no different. When we think something, whether positive or negative, our thoughts...
"Life is what we make it, always has been, always will be.” -Grandma Moses Ah, living a Yummy Delicious Life! Doesn’t that sound just yummy delicious, like eating a scrumptious, delectable,...
The "pursuit" of happiness: is it really just an illusion? Happiness is an essential concept to explore that’s timelier than ever, especially after this pandemic of ours. We see more and more...
Since the beginning of time, there have been wars. And for as long as there have been wars, there have been Veterans - brave men and women who fight for their country. Humans have been at war for...
Healing takes courage, and we all have courage, even if we have to dig a little to find it.-Tori Amos My sweet friend, Tori Amos, the glorious singer-songwriter, is so right about healing. ...
"The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time."- Mark Twain Life and Death. Two profound moments in time. How does one get ready...
“Take your life in your own hands, and what happens? A terrible thing: no one to blame.” -Erica Jong As an intuitive life coach and end-of-life trainer, my clients have shared...
“In the long run, we shape our lives, and we shape ourselves. The process never ends until we die. And the choices we make are ultimately our own responsibility.”– Eleanor Roosevelt...
It’s Women’s History Month! A time to remember women in history. And, boy, there are so many women in history to honor. In fact, we can honor ALL women in history, whether they did “great”...
We’ve all heard people say, “You’re selfish.” “Why don't you do such and such?” “Why don’t you just go to school, finish your degree, become a doctor or a lawyer or something...
“What you’re supposed to do when you don’t like a thing is change it. If you can’t change it, change the way you think about it. Don’t complain.”- Maya Angelou Following Maya...
“Breathe. Let go. And remind yourself that this very moment is the only one you know you have for sure.”- Oprah Winfrey We are all born with an inhale, and we all die with an...
Words make us feel good or bad, one or the other. When we use certain words in our language, they trigger thoughts and emotions around those words, and we are affected by those words, so...
"There is more wisdom in your body than in your deepest philosophy."- Friedrich Nietzsche You know that loud negative chatter that’s constantly telling you negative things in your mind that drive...
“You can’t blame gravity for falling in love.”-Albert Einstein When Albert Einstein wrote “You can’t blame gravity for falling in love,” I think what he meant was that love is not a...
Sometimes, we as humans, like to gloss over our stuff that’s sitting beneath what we say and do, often responding when someone asks what’s going on, by saying, “All is well,” when in fact,...
Well, who would have thought I’d be writing again so soon? I just couldn’t help myself this morning, just thinking about the women and girls in Afghanistan. I mean, it’s terrible! ...
I wonder about a lot of things in life, especially when it comes to the human/spiritual dynamic. "Whizin Wonders" is a combination of a blog, a newsletter, a way of sharing my curiosity about...
"Life is what we make it, always has been, always will be.” -Grandma Moses Ah, living a Yummy Delicious Life! Doesn’t that sound just yummy delicious, like eating a scrumptious, delectable, mouthwatering, delightful, tasty, meal? Remember when you ate something so yummy-delicious and you couldn’t help but say, “YUMMMMM,” as you tasted it in your mouth? So, how does eating a yummy-delicious meal that you absolutely love, relate to...
Since the beginning of time, there have been wars. And for as long as there have been wars, there have been Veterans - brave men and women who fight for their country. Humans have been at war for...
It’s Women’s History Month! A time to remember women in history. And, boy, there are so many women in history to honor. In fact, we can honor ALL women in history, whether they did “great”...
“What you’re supposed to do when you don’t like a thing is change it. If you can’t change it, change the way you think about it. Don’t complain.”- Maya Angelou Following Maya...
The "pursuit" of happiness: is it really just an illusion? Happiness is an essential concept to explore that’s timelier than ever, especially after this pandemic of ours. We see more and more people over 50 lonely, isolated, and estranged. This article explores the meaning of happiness and focuses on how to sustain happiness to the “end” of life. Clearly, the notion of pursuing happiness was an important value to Thomas...
"The energy of the mind is the essence of life." -Aristotle All of life is made up of energy. Human beings are no different. When we think something, whether positive or negative, our thoughts...
"Life is what we make it, always has been, always will be.” -Grandma Moses Ah, living a Yummy Delicious Life! Doesn’t that sound just yummy delicious, like eating a scrumptious, delectable,...
“If there were one word that could act as a standard of conduct for one’s entire life, perhaps it would be ‘thoughtfulness’.”-Confucius BEing thoughtful is so much fun for the giver and...
Since the beginning of time, there have been wars. And for as long as there have been wars, there have been Veterans - brave men and women who fight for their country. Humans have been at war for millennia which ultimately serves to divide us into two groups: "us" and "them." Unfortunately, some people are raised to believe that they are better than others, making others feel inferior. It's sad but true that wars will probably be part of the...
"Life is what we make it, always has been, always will be.” -Grandma Moses Ah, living a Yummy Delicious Life! Doesn’t that sound just yummy delicious, like eating a scrumptious, delectable,...
It’s Women’s History Month! A time to remember women in history. And, boy, there are so many women in history to honor. In fact, we can honor ALL women in history, whether they did “great”...
“What you’re supposed to do when you don’t like a thing is change it. If you can’t change it, change the way you think about it. Don’t complain.”- Maya Angelou Following Maya...
Healing takes courage, and we all have courage, even if we have to dig a little to find it.-Tori Amos My sweet friend, Tori Amos, the glorious singer-songwriter, is so right about healing. Courage is required for healing anything physical; to heal, you must dig deep to find out what's going on from the inside out. To me, it is imperative to find ways to live from the inside out. Listen, I am my own “best” client (well, at least I hope...
"The energy of the mind is the essence of life." -Aristotle All of life is made up of energy. Human beings are no different. When we think something, whether positive or negative, our thoughts...
"Life is what we make it, always has been, always will be.” -Grandma Moses Ah, living a Yummy Delicious Life! Doesn’t that sound just yummy delicious, like eating a scrumptious, delectable,...
"The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time."- Mark Twain Life and Death. Two profound moments in time. How does one get ready...
You’re not alone if you don’t want to talk about death and dying. Most people don’t. But what they are missing is the value of becoming conscious of living by talking about death and...
"There is more wisdom in your body than in your deepest philosophy."- Friedrich Nietzsche You know that loud negative chatter that’s constantly telling you negative things in your mind that drive...
"The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time."- Mark Twain Life and Death. Two profound moments in time. How does one get ready to die at any given moment, and “ready to go”? The Shamans ask, “Are you ready to die?” They ask this question to check in to see if you are living your life so fully, with integrity and totality, that IF THIS was your LAST moment,...
"The energy of the mind is the essence of life." -Aristotle All of life is made up of energy. Human beings are no different. When we think something, whether positive or negative, our thoughts...
"Life is what we make it, always has been, always will be.” -Grandma Moses Ah, living a Yummy Delicious Life! Doesn’t that sound just yummy delicious, like eating a scrumptious, delectable,...
Healing takes courage, and we all have courage, even if we have to dig a little to find it.-Tori Amos My sweet friend, Tori Amos, the glorious singer-songwriter, is so right about healing. ...
You’re not alone if you don’t want to talk about death and dying. Most people don’t. But what they are missing is the value of becoming conscious of living by talking about death and...
"There is more wisdom in your body than in your deepest philosophy."- Friedrich Nietzsche You know that loud negative chatter that’s constantly telling you negative things in your mind that drive...
“Take your life in your own hands, and what happens? A terrible thing: no one to blame.” -Erica Jong As an intuitive life coach and end-of-life trainer, my clients have shared many valuable experiences with me over the years. In these experiences, I have found a common thread: the ability to look within oneself without putting any blame on others is, indeed, a skill that can you can master over time. It is possible to live a...
"The energy of the mind is the essence of life." -Aristotle All of life is made up of energy. Human beings are no different. When we think something, whether positive or negative, our thoughts...
"Love is the flower you've got to let grow". - John Lennon Here we are in the month of May. Flowers are blooming and so are relationships. I’m taking a new spin on relationships this month and...
"Life is what we make it, always has been, always will be.” -Grandma Moses Ah, living a Yummy Delicious Life! Doesn’t that sound just yummy delicious, like eating a scrumptious, delectable,...
The "pursuit" of happiness: is it really just an illusion? Happiness is an essential concept to explore that’s timelier than ever, especially after this pandemic of ours. We see more and more...
Since the beginning of time, there have been wars. And for as long as there have been wars, there have been Veterans - brave men and women who fight for their country. Humans have been at war for...
Healing takes courage, and we all have courage, even if we have to dig a little to find it.-Tori Amos My sweet friend, Tori Amos, the glorious singer-songwriter, is so right about healing. ...
"The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time."- Mark Twain Life and Death. Two profound moments in time. How does one get ready...
“In the long run, we shape our lives, and we shape ourselves. The process never ends until we die. And the choices we make are ultimately our own responsibility.”– Eleanor Roosevelt...
It’s Women’s History Month! A time to remember women in history. And, boy, there are so many women in history to honor. In fact, we can honor ALL women in history, whether they did “great”...
We’ve all heard people say, “You’re selfish.” “Why don't you do such and such?” “Why don’t you just go to school, finish your degree, become a doctor or a lawyer or something...
“What you’re supposed to do when you don’t like a thing is change it. If you can’t change it, change the way you think about it. Don’t complain.”- Maya Angelou Following Maya...
“Breathe. Let go. And remind yourself that this very moment is the only one you know you have for sure.”- Oprah Winfrey We are all born with an inhale, and we all die with an...
Words make us feel good or bad, one or the other. When we use certain words in our language, they trigger thoughts and emotions around those words, and we are affected by those words, so...
"There is more wisdom in your body than in your deepest philosophy."- Friedrich Nietzsche You know that loud negative chatter that’s constantly telling you negative things in your mind that drive...
“You can’t blame gravity for falling in love.”-Albert Einstein When Albert Einstein wrote “You can’t blame gravity for falling in love,” I think what he meant was that love is not a...
Sometimes, we as humans, like to gloss over our stuff that’s sitting beneath what we say and do, often responding when someone asks what’s going on, by saying, “All is well,” when in fact,...
Well, who would have thought I’d be writing again so soon? I just couldn’t help myself this morning, just thinking about the women and girls in Afghanistan. I mean, it’s terrible! ...
I wonder about a lot of things in life, especially when it comes to the human/spiritual dynamic. "Whizin Wonders" is a combination of a blog, a newsletter, a way of sharing my curiosity about...
“In the long run, we shape our lives, and we shape ourselves. The process never ends until we die. And the choices we make are ultimately our own responsibility.”– Eleanor Roosevelt Introduction Eleanor Roosevelt was a First Lady, and she shared many life lessons. As a thought leader in her own right, she reminded us to be mindful of our lives in one way or another and take responsibility for our own choices. We shape and lead...
"The energy of the mind is the essence of life." -Aristotle All of life is made up of energy. Human beings are no different. When we think something, whether positive or negative, our thoughts...
"Love is the flower you've got to let grow". - John Lennon Here we are in the month of May. Flowers are blooming and so are relationships. I’m taking a new spin on relationships this month and...
"Life is what we make it, always has been, always will be.” -Grandma Moses Ah, living a Yummy Delicious Life! Doesn’t that sound just yummy delicious, like eating a scrumptious, delectable,...
The "pursuit" of happiness: is it really just an illusion? Happiness is an essential concept to explore that’s timelier than ever, especially after this pandemic of ours. We see more and more...
Since the beginning of time, there have been wars. And for as long as there have been wars, there have been Veterans - brave men and women who fight for their country. Humans have been at war for...
Healing takes courage, and we all have courage, even if we have to dig a little to find it.-Tori Amos My sweet friend, Tori Amos, the glorious singer-songwriter, is so right about healing. ...
"The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time."- Mark Twain Life and Death. Two profound moments in time. How does one get ready...
“Take your life in your own hands, and what happens? A terrible thing: no one to blame.” -Erica Jong As an intuitive life coach and end-of-life trainer, my clients have shared...
It’s Women’s History Month! A time to remember women in history. And, boy, there are so many women in history to honor. In fact, we can honor ALL women in history, whether they did “great”...
We’ve all heard people say, “You’re selfish.” “Why don't you do such and such?” “Why don’t you just go to school, finish your degree, become a doctor or a lawyer or something...
“What you’re supposed to do when you don’t like a thing is change it. If you can’t change it, change the way you think about it. Don’t complain.”- Maya Angelou Following Maya...
“Breathe. Let go. And remind yourself that this very moment is the only one you know you have for sure.”- Oprah Winfrey We are all born with an inhale, and we all die with an...
Words make us feel good or bad, one or the other. When we use certain words in our language, they trigger thoughts and emotions around those words, and we are affected by those words, so...
"There is more wisdom in your body than in your deepest philosophy."- Friedrich Nietzsche You know that loud negative chatter that’s constantly telling you negative things in your mind that drive...
“You can’t blame gravity for falling in love.”-Albert Einstein When Albert Einstein wrote “You can’t blame gravity for falling in love,” I think what he meant was that love is not a...
Sometimes, we as humans, like to gloss over our stuff that’s sitting beneath what we say and do, often responding when someone asks what’s going on, by saying, “All is well,” when in fact,...
Well, who would have thought I’d be writing again so soon? I just couldn’t help myself this morning, just thinking about the women and girls in Afghanistan. I mean, it’s terrible! ...
I wonder about a lot of things in life, especially when it comes to the human/spiritual dynamic. "Whizin Wonders" is a combination of a blog, a newsletter, a way of sharing my curiosity about...
It’s Women’s History Month! A time to remember women in history. And, boy, there are so many women in history to honor. In fact, we can honor ALL women in history, whether they did “great” things in the world or not. Just living as a woman means contributing to life, even if it’s for one other human. We can’t help ourselves, we are wired that way. We want to give and are made to give. Women give birth. We carry life in our bodies...
"Life is what we make it, always has been, always will be.” -Grandma Moses Ah, living a Yummy Delicious Life! Doesn’t that sound just yummy delicious, like eating a scrumptious, delectable,...
Since the beginning of time, there have been wars. And for as long as there have been wars, there have been Veterans - brave men and women who fight for their country. Humans have been at war for...
“What you’re supposed to do when you don’t like a thing is change it. If you can’t change it, change the way you think about it. Don’t complain.”- Maya Angelou Following Maya...
