Getting The Boot – Things Happen For a Reason
(With friends in New York City.) They say things happen for a reason. Well, that’s been a big part of my journey. As I mentioned in a recent post, I had to wear an orthotic boot while in New York to correct my plantar fasciitis. The fun part about it was...
The Seduction of a Normal Life
On my travel break in New York, deciding to give up my apartment, I realized the seduction of a “normal life.” Walking along the streets I feel like I’m in a live version of the movie “The Maatrix” – it feels as if I’m among...
Connecting With Your Inner Truth
(Looking at the gorgeous scenery in Geres, Portugal, wearing my cow t-shirt.) It’s funny how the universe conspires to give you exactly what you need when you need it. As I clean out my apartment and figure out what I’m keeping and what I’m...
Life Lessons Learned From ‘Crazy Rich Asians’
Replacing Anxiety With Trust I recently saw the movie “Crazy Rich Asians.” I may not have mentioned this, but I’ve been walking around in an orthotic boot because I’ve had such bad plantar fasciitis that my doctor said I had to give the boot a...








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