I usually leave up the Christmas tree through New Year's and yesterday spontaneously found myself taking the ornaments off the tree. It was apparently time.  Today I knew that it was done as I didn't notice the tree not being there.  I love the clear demarcation between now and then and grateful when I listen to the inner direction that [...]

The night when the angels touch the earth has always been sacred for me.  And yet for many years it has been a night of traveling in the car, or being with friends and family. Tonight I changed the pattern and stayed home with me and gave myself the sweetness of this very precious evening. It is a silent and holy [...]

We all know when someone is deeply engaging us with their words and we are attentive. And then there are the times when people are talking just to talk and our minds tend to drift away as they are not engaging us. I am watching when I am engaging and not engaging and asking myself what would it take for [...]