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I have a lifelong love of writing and learning. Blogging is a fantastic vehicle for me to share what I discover with you. I really enjoy the process of research – I consider it to be an informational “scavenger hunt”. Hence, I am committed to bringing to my readers the best information on subjects with which I am deeply connected. I’m not shy about my opinion, but I am careful to tell my readers whether I’m speaking about my preferences, my experiences, or research-driven information.
So whether you're interested in Space Clearing and feng shui or you're checking out my Liturgical Fabric Art or my musical compositions, make yourself at home and enjoy!
A Year Of Daily Yoga – A Couchslug’s Confession *Before taking part in any exercise regimen, check with your physician to be certain that it is safe for you. A year of daily yoga? It sounds like such an unattainable goal, yet here I am, at the end of the year. I’m more than a…
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After our cross-country move from Los Angeles to Boston, the process of unpacking was going well. Most of our precious possessions made the trip safely. But when I unpacked my faithful 1989 Kenmore sewing machine, I knew that there was a problem right away. The movers had turned it upside down and had jammed delicate…
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In the first article in this series on using the senses to create sacred space at home, I explored using sound to enhance the atmosphere of your home. I started with sound because as a musician, sound always feels like the most important consideration in any space. However, as I researched for this article on…
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Let’s talk about how to use sound to create a more restful and sacred environment in your home. After a long day at work, ferrying kids, doing errands (or all of the above), you are ready to be home. Loaded with bags, purse, mail, and whatever else, you unlock the door and walk into your…
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Let’s talk about the critical three weeks of moving cross-country: the week before Moving Out day, the cross-country drive with pets and critical worldly goods, and the week after the moving truck arrives as you sort your life into a new abode. I have to start with a disclaimer: This was NOT a stress-free, tranquil,…
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My trusty countdown app tells me that it is 10 days until the moving truck arrives to shift our lives from Los Angeles to Boston. Labor Day weekend was an intense packing experience. We made multiple trips to the U-Haul store for boxes, tape, and packing materials. We sorted through our stuff, boxing up our…
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Mindful Moving: Transitional Sacred Space (and why you need it NOW) – Part 2 It’s less than three weeks to Moving Day. Our house, which is normally my oasis of calm and relative order, has descended into utter chaos. The books are mostly packed, but the kitchen is untouched. The family room is the primary…
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In my article, “Divine Communication: Not Just for Mystics and Crazies”, I talk about my life path that led to my soul-altering practice of Divine Writing to my Creator. This is a two-way conversation that daily amazes me with the insight, depth, and compassion expressed by my Creator. Since I published that article, I have…
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Why are major Life Transitions such a big deal? Because, fundamentally, humans don’t like change. We like the stable predictability of our world. Granted, we each have different comfort levels around change, but once we decide what degree of predictability is comfortable for us, we like it to stay that way. If you are reading…
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Mindful Moving, Part I – Visioning the Move (30 days to Moving Day) I looked at my wife from across the room. The job offer was fabulous. She had the opportunity to do the work she had dreamed of for so long in a place that we longed to live. Were we ready for some…
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