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I spent much of my day yesterday, in the dreaded 'leadership' conversation. As we explored it, I noticed that we are numbed into not noticing that our underlying presupposition for a conversation about leadership is our existing world. I don't know if you've noticed yet, but that's not working so well. Even our converations about leadership (which implies ... Continue Reading >>

This is Day 9 for me in my 11-day jaunt in Halifax. One woman after the other, waking up – to themselves, to the truth that fills their body and is pressing to get out, to their potential – and they are going further, faster and staying deeper, longer. The pace at which their lives are changing is quite amazing, even to me. And I’ve been in this process ... Continue Reading >>

Insights are wonderful things. And what makes the difference in the quality of our lives is to create a context for living that invites insights as a way of life, and not just from time-to-time as an aberration or a big surprise.This past week (Engaging…and awakening others) was filled with insights for all who were present. Like breathing in and breathing ... Continue Reading >>

Today, I am feeling awake and enlivened! Having just completed the inaugural offering of Engaging…and awakening others , I could say that it was good but I would be lying. It was much more than that - it was amazing in its results! I am more mindful than ever of what lights me up: working with the women whose desire for their own evolution compels them to ... Continue Reading >>

Today was a dense day. But then, any day filled with the conversations about early family systems' experiences is bound to be dense.We went through what are typically referred to as family systems 'roles' and recognized that they are strategies - and that they are a choice. These are not our identities. They are not who we are. They are choices we make ... Continue Reading >>

It occurred to me that it's been a while since I've shared my thoughts here. It certainly isn't because I'm not having them! I'm in Halifax for two weeks, spending this first week with a small group of courageous and compelling women who are determined to live their lives more fully - and meaningfully. In this five-day 'Engaging...and awakening others' ... Continue Reading >>

Have you ever noticed what happens when you drop water onto the surface of a hot frying pan? There is a distinct sound...bouncing droplets...and then they become one with the surface of the pan. Activity and then absorption.For the last few days, my thoughts have been doing that. Something comes to mind...I hear that sound and notice the thought relative ... Continue Reading >>