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What is that ever-elusive sign I’m waiting for? When I feel fearful, vulnerable, or insecure, my ego uses a trick to amplify my doubts. It prompts me to seek another “sign” that I’m on the right path. For example, regarding my writing, it suggests that what I desire is trivial, self-centered vanity. It insists that being a writer is merely an illusion I’ve created to feel “purposeful." It claims there’s no worthwhile desire to pursue here, leading to wasted time and energy on

When I lived back east for a few years, I was fortunate enough to have a Bluebird nest in my own backyard. This was my first encounter with my much-loved birds: I looked out the window this morning and was met with an amazing sight: four or more beautiful Bluebirds frolicked in my backyard! They lined up at the feeder, flitted from tree to tree, and even hung in midair, flapping their azure-blue wings. It looked like a scene from a Disney movie. I half expected Snow White to

Right now, unbelievable things are happening in our country. We feel fear and anxiety, and we feel like we are not in control. We wonder how we got here. We know we need to do something. And people are waking up and rising up. Hallelujah. It is time. But it’s also important, during this time, to step back, be present, and listen to our guidance. Some people are annoyed, even outraged, by this idea. They think it’s weak and a cop-out, failing to make an impact or create effect