“There is no wealth but life.” John Ruskin Life is so interesting with all its twists and turns. Just when we think we understand the road ahead, it curves. Just when we think we know how something is going to unfold, Spirit reminds us that there is a much bigger picture than the one we can see with our human eyes. For almost six years now, my life has been a living lesson in trust. When I left everything behind to begin the Peace On Earth Tour, I did not have a detailed p

“Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong by conflict.” William Ellery Channing Is there a single soul walking this earth who has never met conflict in some form? I don't believe so. Struggle seems woven into the very fabric of being human as a companion none of us asked for, yet all of us carry. The angels have a gentle habit of nudging us to "lighten up," to release the weight we so often place on ourselves. And yet, how much ha

"The key to growth is the introduction of higher dimensions of consciousness into our awareness." — Lao Tzu You are here. Right now. In this moment. Living this human life. Somewhere between infinite timelines and the eternal Source, there is you—breathing, choosing, loving, learning and walking your particular path through creation. Perhaps your life is not small at all. Perhaps every loving choice sends a ripple through creation. Perhaps every act of compassion ma

“We are not given a good life or a bad life. We are given a life. It is up to us to make it good or bad.” Anonymous Every life begins as a blank space, filled with possibility. There is something miraculous about realizing that each new day places a fresh canvas before us. Yesterday may have left some marks. There may be colors we wish we had never chosen, lines we would like to erase, and places where the picture did not turn out anything like we imagined. Yet today, the b

"The best gift you can give is a hug: one size fits all and no one ever minds if you return it." ~ Marge Piercy What is it about a hug that can make things seem right again? There is something almost magical about wrapping our arms around another human being. No words are necessary. No explanations have to be offered. For those few moments, two people simply connect heart to heart. A hug says, I see you. I am here. You are loved. We often think of communication as somethi

“Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none.” – William Shakespeare What a wonderful ideal, right? If we humans truly understood the power behind this simple recipe, perhaps we would exist in a world of harmony. It sounds simple enough. But how many times have I followed a recipe exactly and the meal or cake did not turn out as expected? I can have all the right ingredients, measure everything carefully, follow every instruction, and still something goes awry. Maybe I took it

Jackie - picture courtesy of Friends of Big Bear Valley “An eagle earns its honor from the storms it endures.” ― Matshona Dhliwayo There are some beings who enter our lives without ever knowing our names, yet somehow they touch our hearts so deeply that their absence leaves an unmistakable emptiness. For many years, I, along with millions of people around the world, have watched an eagle couple lovingly known as Jackie and Shadow. Through a 24-hour nest camera in Big Bear,

“Your life is not about you. Your life is about everyone else’s life you touch.” — Neale Donald Walsch When faced with the question, “Who am I?” most people begin by describing themselves according to what they have done in the world. We list our accomplishments, our careers, our relationships, our roles in the family, and perhaps our position in the community – teacher, parent, spouse, leader, healer. These things tell part of our story, but they do not answer the deeper q

"Life does not have to be perfect to be wonderful." — Annette Funicello Perspective, perspective, perspective. Life can be anything we choose to make of it, yet so many times we postpone our happiness while waiting for conditions to be “right.” We tell ourselves, I’ll be happy when this problem is resolved. I’ll relax when I have more money. I’ll enjoy life when I have more time. I’ll feel peaceful when everything settles down. And then something else happens. There is al

"What if the thing you're scared of is the very thing that sets you free?" — Unknown Life isn’t always easy. Money doesn’t grow on trees that we can just go out and pick like apples. Challenges are everywhere. Opposites or contrast is real and something to contend with. All of these statements are facts. We live in a factual world where two plus two does equal four. Or does it? Does it have to? Can we change that if we desire? Many people live their lives just accepting thi