What happens when you need and want to tell the truth about things you can’t quite remember? These blog posts document my many attempts to remember and to tell the truth.

Near Death Experience: Surviving the 1976 Wilshire Boulevard Crash: A True Story of Luck, Loss, and Unseen Protection – Series

I was 23 years old when, on July 5, 1976, my life cracked open on a stretch of Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles. The police called it luck that I’d survived—alive, and mostly in one piece.

I’ve come to think of it differently.

Carol, a friend from the East Coast serving in the Navy, was on leave in California. She’d never been to Disneyland, so we planned a trip.

On July 1, we left San Jose in my green-and-white ’73 VW van—curtains, tiny sink, mattress in the back, storage boxes tucked neatly under the bench.

We packed a cooler with drinks and snacks, tossed in our stash of pot and pipes, and stopped for […]

Beneath My Silence – Living with Enthusiasm: The Heartbeat of a Vibrant Life – Series

Living with enthusiasm is the heartbeat of a truly vibrant life.

Spiritual Insight:
To live each moment with enthusiasm is to infuse life with light and meaning. Enthusiasm elevates the quality of our thoughts, actions, and relationships. It awakens appreciation for what we have and empowers us to make the most of every opportunity. Like a gentle flame, it ignites courage and joy in both ourselves and those around us.

Inner Experience:
When I carry enthusiasm in my heart, even the greatest challenges feel manageable ~

like playful tests along the journey.

Obstacles lose their weight, and confidence grows within me. With each step, I tap […]

How Morning Gratitude Turned My Toughest Mornings into Peaceful Days

By 6 a.m., it was already hot. Not “open the window” hot—revenge of the sun hot.

The kind of heat that shows up early to ruin your mood. I’d barely slept.

Fireworks were going off until 2 a.m.—because my neighborhood thinks Independence Day should last all year.

Every time I started to drift off—BOOM—another celebration of liberty right outside my window.

By morning, my patience was gone, my hair was a mess, and my face had that “don’t talk to me” setting firmly locked in.

Now here’s the part that kills me: the year before, I joined a group of women who meditate at sunrise.

Sunrise. […]

Beneath My Silence – Finding Clarity by Silencing Unproductive Questions – Series

Silencing unproductive questions opens the path to clear solutions.

Spiritual Insight:
In challenging moments, the mind often wanders into unproductive thoughts—asking …

“Why did this happen?”

or

“What if things go wrong?”

These questions drain inner energy and cloud our clarity. True wisdom lies in quieting such thoughts and staying anchored in the present.

Inner Experience:
When I free my mind from unnecessary questioning, I become calm, focused, and aware. This inner stillness allows my natural wisdom to emerge, guiding me toward the right solution.

Trusting that every situation carries an answer, I move forward with confidence, even through difficulty.

My energy […]

When Someone Shows You Who They Are, Believe Them

I woke at 5 a.m., my heart aching and my mind swirling around a lesson life keeps teaching me: when someone reveals their true self, believe them.

Don’t dismiss the way someone treats you—it’s telling you everything you need to know.

When they act as though you don’t matter, believe them. When they consistently put someone else ahead of you, it’s because they believe you’re not their priority.

When they focus on what’s “wrong” with you, believe that is truly how they see you.

A person’s actions reveal the truth behind their words. They show where their loyalty truly lies and whether you hold a place of priority in their life. Sometimes the truth […]

Beneath My Silence – The Power of Honest Self-Reflection for Personal Growth – Series

The one who reflects with honest self-reflection is the one who continually grows.

Spiritual Insight:
Self-reflection is the key to transformation. When we take time to look within and gently observe our thoughts, intentions, and actions, we open the door to meaningful change.

Each situation becomes a teacher, offering an opportunity to evolve.

Inner Experience:
When I pause to check myself with sincerity, I become more aware of where I can grow. Instead of reacting with negativity, I respond with understanding. I embrace challenges as stepping stones, and this mindset allows me to move forward with lightness and joy. Progress becomes a natural part of my journey.

Beneath My Silence – Awaken Inner Power by Focusing on Solutions – Series

To embody focusing on solutions is to awaken the power of the soul.

Spiritual Insight:
In the face of challenges, those who remain calm and honest are able to perceive clearly and respond wisely.

The one who focuses on solutions rather than problems begins to transform from within. Even a small shift in one area creates a ripple effect, elevating the whole personality.

Inner Experience:
When I train my mind to seek resolution instead of reacting, I unlock deeper clarity and strength.

Each situation becomes a sacred opportunity to grow. As I apply what I learn, my vision expands, my attitude becomes more positive, and I feel an […]

Embracing Empathy and Intuition

As I prepare to honor 72 years of life on this earth, I continue a tradition of giving myself a gift. Not a gift of a thing, an event, or a place—but a sacred gift.

On the first day of my 73rd year, I will step into a magical twenty-four hours, opening a wide portal to new beginnings and fresh possibilities.

This year’s gift is the way I choose to see myself: as a deeply empathetic and intuitive soul.

I will take quiet moments to reflect on these blessings—my compassion, creativity, depth, intuition, and the unwavering desire to make the world better.

I will allow myself to feel their worth truly.

Standing at […]

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