Do you remember when one of the big office supply stores developed the big red “Easy Button” as a reminder to “keep things easy at work?” Years ago one of my fellow staff members at The Ford Institute started bringing a big red “Easy Button” to all of … READ MORE

As many of you know, I have three daughters aged 26, 25, and 23. Often we go on long walks or hikes. I love our power walks not only because it gives me a chance to multi-task, tan, and tone but it also gives me an opportunity to have meaningful conver … READ MORE

At the beginning of the month I celebrated the fourth of July with my oldest daughter at a resort in Upstate New York. Everywhere we looked, there were families, groups of friends, and couples playing, partying, and picnicking. Although they were all t … READ MORE

As we celebrate Independence Day in the United States this week, there is no better time to take a vow of emotional independence. When you have emotional independence, you want for nothing because you have everything. Just take a deep breath and think … READ MORE

Lately I have been doing what I call “Spring Cleaning!” I have cleaned out closets, organized notebooks and files, deleted old documents from my computer, taken care of some business situations I like to avoid, and scheduled doctors’ appointments that … READ MORE

As I sit glued to the TV, watching the coverage of the massacre in Orlando, my heart is heavy with sadness. I cannot comprehend the magnitude of such devastation. I cannot imagine the feelings of terror and fear of the people in the club, the heartbrea … READ MORE

I am always amazed at how tricky and brilliant the shadow is. Lately I have been thinking a lot about the qualities that I truly admire in others or would want in a soulmate. I have noticed that recently my list includes people who I see as creative ge … READ MORE

Over the years I have had the honor of working with and getting to know professional athletes. From boxers to ball players, golfers to gold medal winners, a trait that they all have in common is the uncanny ability to be present and focus on the task a … READ MORE

With Mother’s Day quickly approaching, you can’t help but see and think about all things mother! I remember when my daughters were young I used to read them the children’s story by P.D. Eastman, Are You My Mother? It is a story about a baby bird that i … READ MORE

Two weekends ago, I had the honor of leading The Shadow Process Workshop in Los Angeles. It is an indescribable blessing to witness the transformation that occurs for each and every participant as they journey out of the darkness of their old, outdated … READ MORE