What is in the Way – November 2010 Newsletter

Just before the clock “falls back” I like to take a moment to enjoy the daylight at about 5:30PM. There is something magical about the low angle of the light at this particular season, and soon I know the hours will be compressed into our short Northwest winter days. But how much will that compression [...]

Being Rapt: Leading a Focused Life – July 2010 Newsletter

Lucky for me and my occasional writers block I have a handy list of “Promotional Events” and topics for each month. For July, beyond the obvious cause for explosions and picnics we are invited to celebrate,”National Cell Phone Courtesy Month”. I wonder why the date for the hands free phone law wasn’t delayed just a [...]

Beginning Steps to Meditation

Let’s assume that you’ve heard about meditation, and that it can be a helpful skill. I think we can also figure that many of you have some ideas about how hard it might be to sit still , much less make it a habit. What after all, will it really DO for us? Most people [...]

Distill Your Life: Downsizing as Adventure

The prospect of downsizing and preparing to settle into a new community can be both exciting and daunting. It can be exciting as a threshold into a new sense of security and freedom and also daunting as the accumulation of decades must be addressed and evaluated. As we approach this transition it is important to [...]

Create Space: December 2009 Newsletter

Greetings from The Composed Domain The sales are filling the newspapers, the neighbors are all out on the roof stringing extension cords, and instead of the typical chaos of the season, I confess to feeling quite calm. This could be due to the several turkey pot pies in the freezer, but I think it’s because [...]