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Delight in the Present Moment I used to be one of those people who’d roll their eyes whenever I heard or read statements such as, “Be here now,” or “Be present,” or “Be mindful.” But, that was before I understood the meaning behind the words. That was before I began investigating and practicing being present…

Unforgiveness Recently, an insightful woman who has known me for less than six months shared an insight with me. She said that she senses that forgiveness resides naturally within me. She’s right. It does. But it hasn’t always been there. First I had to let go of my unforgiveness in order for forgiveness to reign.…

Checking Our Expectations Sometimes when what I assume should transpire between me and another person does not happen, then, I get a little miffed. When I bump up against this feeling of displeasure, annoyance, or irritation, instead of sinking into a mire of disappointment, I am learning to ask myself, “Where did this expectation originate…

True-to-Life-Self Recently, I watched my husband and some of his cousins sequester themselves for a few hours around a dining room table after the memorial service for their mom and aunt. These men had grown up together on a ranch riding horses, herding cattle and bucking hay.  Some of them continue to make their livelihood…