Taking on a common fallacy associated with this core spiritual virtue Do you sometimes feel you're "not spiritual enough" because you don't engage in enough acts of Service? Acts of Service are a core value in all spiritual traditions. But, unfortunately, we have skewed our perception of what is considered “true” Service, and what is [...]
The magical superpower that you are! This premise of the Expansive framework can help you instantly move from feeling like a victim of circumstances to viewing yourself as having magical superpowers. I invite you to expand your perspective on who you are at your essence and the capabilities you have to be a force [...]
One of the pillars of the Expansive framework Are you materially minded and yet long for more meaning and purpose in your life? Are you spiritually inclined and yet feel frustrated with the ben growing imposition of our material world? The good news is that neither of you need to give up your spiritual or material life [...]
How you can tap into the wisdom that’s hiding in your material possessions. We don’t often associate the furniture in our home with wisdom. But once you begin looking for wisdom in different corners of your house, you'll find that wisdom is everywhere and you can access it whenever you need some inspiration and [...]
How to pick a word and use it to grow and transform your life There is something exciting about starting a new year. It feels like everything is possible when you envision the year to come and make a plan to improve your life. One way to do this is to pick a word [...]
Three simple things you can do NOW to bring more ease into your day We could all use some slowing down during the holidays, or any other time of the year, when we feel stressed about something at work, a challenging relationship, finances, or anything else in our life. You don’t have to wait [...]
How appreciating yourself for who you truly are can open your heart and uplift your spirit within minutes As part of my 60th birthday celebrations I hosted a tea party for my women friends. I had fun baking and preparing savory finger foods and delectable sweets. It was a colorful spread and it [...]
The one thing that has contributed the most to my spiritual growth I’m turning 60 this week and so I’ve been reflecting lately on my life, my successes, achievements and regrets. There is one thing that seems to run through all of my life experiences and through all the big decision I’ve made in [...]
How to shift within minutes into an expansive, blissful state of being Thanksgiving is here and it’s time for some appreciation! Now both you and I know that expressing gratitude on a regular basis is important. But what no one tells you is how to amplify your experience of appreciation so that you can [...]
Why you should work through your challenges from a spiritual and material perspective How can we deal with the barrage of challenges that we face in our daily life, as well as bigger life challenges that seem to come from nowhere? If you’re life is anything like mine, then you are faced with [...]
