30 minutes ago I got back from rafting the Colorado River. It was beautiful - 100 degree weather, slight breeze, dry air, red rocks, deep blue sky, and dozens of people surrounding us in many rafts. We went through level 3 rapids. I got a work out of my arms and core - and discovered [...]

On Friday I formally graduated from the Fearless Living Institute. In a quiet and peaceful ceremony, I received the honor of Certified Fearless Living Coach. Among dozens of my peers, mentors, coaches, partners, and cherished friends, the CFLC medal was placed around my neck.
When I began studying Fearless Living, I had no intention of becoming [...]

I have about 10 wise blog entry ideas every day. I haven’t committed any to writing for over a month. Until now.
We tend to pride ourselves in independence. We love celebrating Independence Day, we have learned not to engage in co-dependent relationships, and we loathe our dependence on foreign oil. We have been trained over [...]

Picture it. Portland, Oregon. February 2, 2008. It’s cold and snowing. Why, oh why, am I putting on tennis shoes and heading out the door? I’m starting Foot Traffic’s University, a training program for running or walking a half marathon. And I am willing.
Exactly 33 days ago, at the beginning of the year, I ran [...]

Recently I asked a trusted advisor for the truth about me. Really give me the low down. Bring it -Â I can stomach it. And the big thing is, I want to know all about myself.
What I got was one simple word that crumbled my psyche. I won’t tell you what the word is, because [...]

For those of you not in the Pacific Northwest, even you have heard of the floods that have devastated many of our communities. One town, Vernonia, already reinventing itself after floods in 1996 and a diminishing timber economy, has had families displaced from homes, schools not schooling, a medical office shut down.
The community is gratefully [...]

Almost every Sunday for years, my Grandma’s round table was the hub of my entire family. Aunts, uncles, cousins, and family friends all found a home at the table underneath the stained glass lampshade Grandma had made. The table itself was made up of rocks that her parents had hounded in Eastern Oregon decades before. [...]

Love - I love this word.
A few months ago I took a big risk. I hadn’t dated since my divorce and I was really working on recreating my life. I got a new apartment, joined a great health club, had my great job, and had a full social calendar. I really wanted to share that [...]

I am a member. I belong to many things in different ways. I play different roles in different teams with different abilities and results. How do I know who I am if I show up in all these different ways?
Let me explain my groups. First my immediate household of me and my boyfriend. Then there’s [...]

For the past 2-3 weeks I’ve been feeling pretty low. Nothing’s been wrong - in fact my life has never looked so great in many respects.
A growing career? Check.
Surrounded by supportive friends and family? Check.
Health and wellness. Check.
Love in my life? Check and mate.
And along with all that greatness was a deep sense of not [...]