A Reflection on the Gift of Immersive Travel As we embark upon the summer months, the children's school year is complete, temperatures rise, and holiday picnics and pool parties are planned, you may be considering a summer vacation—be that a weekend getaway to the beach, a drive to visit family, or something more extensive like traveling abroad. Interestingly, studies have shown that there are many benefits of just the planning aspects of such a trip, which include reduced a

An unexpected glimpse of beauty and the wisdom of nature I am a gardener. I go to the garden to calm my soul, connect, ground, weed, and wonder at the amazing marvel that is our natural world. For me, there is no better place to be than in touch, quite literally, with this beautiful earth – be it woods or meadows, forest or stream, spring-fed pond or mighty ocean. One might easily assume, therefore, that being so dedicated to my own little patch of soil, I would have a true

Are you highly sensitive? Are you perceptive and empathic? Do you find yourself experiencing a wide range of emotions from great happiness and joy to fear and intense grief? Have you been told throughout your life that you are “too sensitive”? Have you been told that you shouldn't take things so personally? If you answered yes to some or all of these questions, then I say Good For You!! Let’s begin to celebrate the wonderful and amazing person that you are!! You may be thi

We find ourselves in a most unusual time – challenging in many ways, no doubt. I continue to see the image of a walnut that has broken...

In May of 2014, I had the privilege of returning to one of our country’s greatest natural treasures…the Pacific Coast. My specific...

Many of us well know the intensity of a late afternoon Florida rain storm. These storms, when they come through, can be very impressive!...

During one of my recent birthday celebrations, I had the delightful opportunity to spend time with dear friends in South Florida....