“Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans”. John Lennon
Life can, at times, be amazing and enthralling. The force and beauty can be so astounding that we forget we are alive creatures with a body. Then there are other days that make us feel like life is greater than we can handle. We may consider giving up under the weight of the profound sense of feeling as we will never succeed and achieve contentment or peace. For most of us, life is a careful search for balance within the peaks and valleys that can shake our core. We crave deeper connections, well-being, and a sense of homeostasis.
Some folks turn to religion; others turn to drugs. Most of us will turn to anything that numbs the pain to disconnect, try to make sense of it all, or survive! We often create distance between ourselves and those we care most about. We find creative ways to protect our hearts from pain, fear, sadness, and suffering. My experience is that underneath these layers of protection, we truly want an incredible life with fulfilling relationships. The fear of failing convinces us to settle. We accept far less than we can achieve and eventually forget that this is not what we signed up for. We think it is too late or we are too old. This is not true! We do not have to settle for mediocrity or disappointment. We can begin right where we are – TODAY. We can initiate the process by strengthening connections to Self and others. And we can establish a foundation of positive habits and good decision-making. We do this by embracing our strengths and facing our obstacles. We are needed!
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- Growing Together Personal & Spiritual Development Group (Online)!
Come Join The Circle! What are we doing? We are a group of people discussing our honest feelings on safety, trauma, healing, boundaries, connection, relationships, drugs, love, sex, money, mental health, wellbeing, gender, race, culture, and work, or whatever feels alive for us. Basically, being human. We’ll pick a topic, trade stories, have a moderated discussion, and start and close the group with meditation or… - Second Degree Reiki Training on March 30 & 31, 2026!
I am excited to offer a Second Degree Reiki Training on March 30 & 31, 2026, from 1:00 – 6:00! Anyone who has completed First Degree Reiki Training (Reiki Level One) is invited to participate and move to the next level in your practice. This Reiki Training will be located in North Kingstown, RI. - First Degree Reiki Training March 21 & 22, 2026!
A Special First Degree Reiki Training on Saturday and Sunday, March 21 & 22, 2026, from 1:00-6:00. First Degree Traditional Usui Reiki Training is where all new Reiki students begin their Reiki Training. In this class, students receive all four First Degree Reiki Attunements, practice sharing and receiving Reiki, and are ready to share Reiki with friends, family, and emergencies. - We Need Friends Of All Genders, Especially When Partnered
I am an adult. As an adult, I want and need friends. We need friends from all genders, especially when partnered. It is 2026, and we know we need people and connections to survive and thrive in the world today. Couples were never meant to do this alone. Why would we want to put this much pressure and burden on one person? At some point,… - Walking for Peace: Monks, Mystics and Michaels
In response to the Tibetan Monks Walking for Peace, I wrote a reflection on my experiences with monks, walking for peace, and non-violent protest. “In 1995, I received Reiki training for the first time. During the training, I received a message to leave the job that I loved working with kids and families in crisis, my home by a brook, give everything I had away,… - Reedsy Discovery Book ReviewHere is the Reedsy Discovery Book Review submitted on December 14, 2024. Loved it! ? Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Heavy, raw, emotional and vulnerable, but ultimately inspiring and hopeful
