Category Archives: Personal Growth

Unplugging From Consumer Mentality

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Eileen

I bought a replacement computer recently to accommodate my overflow of photographs and stories. Since it was simply an updated version of the same model, I assumed it would have interchangeable cords. To my dismay and fury, I was wrong. … Continue reading →

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Two Wolves

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Eileen

Seeing synchronicity adds meaning to life. The more I leave myself open to it, the more I marvel at the mystery of its frequency. Recently, while talking to a friend about the letter I just received from my third grade … Continue reading →

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Singing to the Morning Star

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Eileen

This morning I was in my hot tub before the sun rose. I think I woke the birds from yodeling to the last visible star among the cotton batting of clouds. Why was I singing? Because I’m still exulting in … Continue reading →

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Supersized and Starving

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Eileen

I saw my first “mini” sized can of Coca Cola the other day. It was a shock because today most food and drink containers are getting larger, not smaller. The small cans were trendy and eye catching; they reminded me … Continue reading →

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Pulling Together

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Eileen

On the September 15th, after viewing my CBS Sunday Morning Program profile, healthcare CEO/owner, Gary W. Polsky quoted me in his own blog post. I was so inspired that I asked his permission to post his quote: “The most vital … Continue reading →

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Even Hummingbirds Pause

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Eileen

Hummingbirds’ wings beat at an astonishing rate of forty to ninety times per second.  They are birds on steroids, darting with precision from one flower to the next to drink nectar.  A friend of ours, who made a nature documentary, … Continue reading →

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The Power of Presence

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Eileen

I have never been much for meditating. Sitting still is about as easy for me as a kitten resisting a wriggling piece of twine.  My foot twitches, my face itches, my legs fall asleep in lotus position, and breathing feels … Continue reading →

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It’s Never Too Late…

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Eileen

When I was growing up, my father was very busy traveling for his work at the Chase Manhattan Bank. He never attended any of my school plays and missed my high school and college graduations. I understood why he couldn’t … Continue reading →

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Loving the Little One inside Ourselves

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Eileen

When I was growing up I did not have much modeling for how to take care of myself. I was very outward focused, as you see in this picture of me at age three.  My concern for others was reinforced … Continue reading →

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Clearing Space

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Eileen

The branches on the “Muscle” tree (or Ironwood) in front of my house had all but obstructed visibility to the front door. I like privacy, but it had gone too far. I got out my tree saw and went to … Continue reading →

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