“Once developing inside our mother, we are receiving postcards from the outside world. These postcards tell us if this world is dangerous or safe… Knowing nothing else, we learn from those messages.”Epidemiologist David Barker (1938-2013) Before we’re born, we’ve begun forming patterns and responses to the outside world via chemical signals from inside the sensory…
“Teaching students self-regulation and social emotional skills… starting in preschool… leads to behaviors that give kids a greater chance for success, such as being able to stay on task and learn, get along with others, and feel better about being at school,” shares the Committee for Children, in this two-minute video. As early childhood educators…
Here is a story about growth and protection, and how these biological responses in our bodies impact the evolution of humanity on a global scale. What plays out inside of us is simultaneously playing out on the screen of life, all around us. Cells, like people, collectively cooperate for growth and to thrive. However, when…
How losing power helped me learn how to regain my power Recently an old friend of mine suggested that I have some of my newsletters be just audio files (podcasts) because then she could just lie on the couch, close her eyes, and listen deeply. Since I grew up listening to the radio, not looking…
A friend just sent me something that contained the following question, “Who would you be without your story?” The question caught my eye and intrigued me enough that I began pondering the question. What if I had been born a man instead of a woman? What if I was tall instead of short? What if…
I have been posting about three newsletters a week for quite a while. Then this past November I launched my new podcast series entitled, Did You Know? My weekly podcast replaced one of the newsletters, so currently you are receiving two newsletters and one podcast a week. I wanted you to know I am making…
“I quit following everyone’s opinion of what’s right for me, I quit holding myself back, living emotionally trapped, and not being who I’d like to be.” Prince Ea In this three-minute video, Prince Ea, spoken-word artist, offers a thought-provoking speech with rhymes that remind us to choose wisely to what we hold onto and…
“You get what you are, rather than what you want.” Wayne Dyer In this four-minute video, Wayne Dyer and Oprah Winfrey discuss the difference between the art of manifestation and the law of attraction. Wayne says of that, “I will attract into my life what I am, not what I want,” suggests placing thoughts of…
It doesn’t matter if you are young or old, rich or poor, what is important, especially in challenging times, is who and what matters to you. Once you are clear on this, then check to see where you are putting your time and focus every day. Just saying that something matters is not enough. You…
Every challenge presents us with an opportunity to be a true reflection of who we are and what we believe. Recently an old friend of mine suggested that I have some of my newsletters be just audio files (podcasts) because then she could just lie on the couch, close her eyes, and listen deeply. Since…