Sharon Parish was an important person in my life – in fact, she still is important to me. Among her many attributes, including the well-exercised talent of loving unconditionally, she had an innate, intuitive connection to Mother Earth. She taught me a lot in her too-short life. Today, at my friend Isabel Vidal’s home in... Learn More

So here I am, 29,000 feet over the Mediterranean Sea, blasting through the atmosphere at 573 miles an hour in a big silver cigar-tube with a body in every seat – yes, Every Seat –10 seats to a row, not sure how many rows, but a very long plane. I’m in the seat closest to... Learn More

"Perfect is a state my mind has made up, so that I can never be good enough." Quote by Lucy Ackerman, participant in Behold the Spirit!, and one of my very good friends. The More to Life ProgramDenver, ColoradoOctober, 1997

Vulnerability was one of the attributes of Brad Brown, co-creator of the More To Life Program. He was   beloved by so many people all across the globe. He would openly share of his own foibles, disconnects, and misses; as well as his dreams and hopes. He was easy to know, transparent. You never had to... Learn More

It seems easier to me to be open, frank, and real with those with whom I have no investment in my future – people with whom I have nothing to lose, emotionally.  The harder it is for me to be open, frank, and real, the more vulnerable I feel. The more vulnerable I feel, the... Learn More

The dictionary defines "vulnerable" as "susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm." Well, no wonder we avoid being vulnerable at all costs. We're not stupid. It sounds painful – and the natural result of being weak. And yes, it has been painful – many times. I remember in college having powerful feelings of love... Learn More