I do know the majority of people walking on this earth judge themselves using shame and guilt as a guide to their actions.

I have used food all my life to hide my pain. Then I faced my food issues as a spiritual practice.

I gave myself away in relationships granting other’s wishes ignoring my needs. Now I demonstrate what a boundary feels like.

With gratitude held in the palm of my hand, I feel the warmth of my heart. I am grounded in this healing. I welcome my wisdom.

We are living in extraordinary times. Stay steady and true to yourself like the water wheel, knowing the next turn brings more insights

Silence helps me make heart-centered choices. Silence becomes fuller with practice. Silence is the key to filling my inner void.

I stand as one in my world. My truth lies within my walls. I lead by my own example. My heart pointing the way.

I trust authentic people, authentic circumstances. I feel safe when I witness humanness, not an air-brushed version.

My shadow is still standing at the door patiently waiting to be recognized no matter how long she takes.

A puddle is one experience and a sinkhole is another. As I age, I recognize the difference. No matter whether it’s a puddle or a sinkhole...

My inner critic left yesterday morning. I have practiced silence for many days and have become more observant of my inner life.

In the early morning hour when my awareness is alive I am grateful to remember my practice of silence

My heartbeat seems to have no thoughts or judgments, but it reacts when I feel stress, when I feel love, when I feel loss.

I reflect often on the path humanity is on to discover this inner essence. It’s hard to maintain this perspective when my mind gets fearful

My old self would feel lost amid the rocky goings-on with fingers pointing at me if something went wrong.

I recognize when I feel overwhelmed and confused, it’s good. My brain struggles with this new concept and it doesn’t know what to do with it

Practice takes patience and trust, a clear direction and repetition over and over again until acceptance erases the fight.

I have thought long and hard about my childhood and my lack of self-worth. Every day we sit in silence builds a stronger connection to...