May I cherish each day, knowing that the number of those days is beyond my control. I learned from Rumi to embrace it all, though, and I truly do. Gratitude flows through me from the first playful wags of my dog’s tail as soon as I open my eyes till the last kiss at night.

Dear Visitor, Reviewing the statistics for this blog, I’ve found that more than 94,000 have visited since I began it. You–visitors from many states and countries–are my community, my fellow travelers on this journey of developing our spiritual lives as deeply as we can, and of trying to make a difference on this planet through […]

Whoever you are, passion is your birthright. Couples who are willing to do the holy work of relationship find that relationship provides priceless lessons and metaphors for discovering our divine nature and becoming as loving as we can be. Each time of loving touch is an opportunity to express our loving essence.

Couples choose each other because they hold the key to each other’s healing. When couples come to understand this, they may become willing to do the hard work that leads to peace and joy in relationship.

The author remembers her mother on the anniversary of her death. Poems by Rumi and Mary Oliver bring comfort and inspiration to us all. Rumi says, “When I die, don’t say she’s gone….” and Mary Oliver says, ….”When it’s over, I want to say ‘All my life I was a bride married to amazement…’ “