Saturdays are hike days with my husband. Last Saturday our son joined us. I was more focused on breathing in and out until something my son said stopped me.  read more

Regret must galvanize you, not define you.

Unhappiness must galvanize you, not define you.

Worry must galvanize you, not define you.  read more

I was half listening to an interview on one of my drives home from Los Angeles. The endless Pacific Ocean framed by the windows of my speeding car rolled in and out with waves and surfers.The grandson of Alexander Calder was being interviewed since there was an exhibit coming to town showing his grandfather’s famous mobile sculptures. read more

I often get asked the question why am I always so happy!This question can come from strangers or friends.I usually smile and reflect on what I appreciate about my life. But on one occasion I simply said, “I choose to be happy.” read more

Several times a week I walk up a winding road from where I live in Santa Barbara to the ridge road that looks out over the city and ocean. Each time I pass a car sitting in a carport with the bumper sticker, My religion is loving kindness. It hits me in the right spot—not preachy, or judgmental—just a simple statement of purpose that nearly everyone could agree is a good thing. read more