Author Archives: Kathleen

About Kathleen

At the heart of my being, I am a creator, explorer and teacher. I love moving a concept into life so I know what life feels like – first hand – and then I share it and put the new knowledge into action.

Listening Within

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Kathleen

An early July afternoon, needing a respite from a complex, wayward project, I headed out for a walk.  I longed to hear the birds sing, feel the breeze tickle my cheeks, and sweat – a perfect combination for releasing pent … Continue reading →

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Expanding

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Kathleen

Last week, a friend and I were talking about blogging and she asked how long I had been writing.  My immediate response was “Not too long…”   Then, the question dove into my memory database, searching:  “times I was writing”. … Continue reading →

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Settling in to the Range…

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Kathleen

One of the many gifts of writing this blog is that it asks me to be aware – of how I feel, what I think, and what’s going on around me.  The truth is, when all is going well – … Continue reading →

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A Conversation with Spring

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Kathleen

Okay, I admit…I’ve always loved spring… its noticeably longer days; the alternating cool and warm breezes tickling my nose; and the surprises of  color.  I didn’t think it could get any better.  And, then, it did. The day began routinely. … Continue reading →

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Anatomy of a Long Drive Home

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Kathleen

Many traditions remind us that we are the full range of life – not just the parts we like, all the parts.   Love and hate.  Faith and doubt.  Surrender and fight. Meditating, contemplating, praying connect us with the mystery … Continue reading →

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Savor, Savory

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Kathleen

2014 is off to a roaring start, days moving faster than ever.  I’ve been thinking about this “fast pace”, well, hanging out with it, is a better description.  It’s not that I mind the galloping – frankly, most days, it’s … Continue reading →

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Gifts

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Kathleen

The first draft for this blog started in November, around Thanksgiving.  It has taken many twists and turns since then; and now we’re in the midst of the next holiday season.  So, I wonder, how is all this time connected … Continue reading →

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Befriending Change

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Kathleen

The past month has been full and diverse.  That’s a good thing.  It means that life is changing.  But…. change is unnerving.  After all, what do I do when my mindfully created plans collide with life’s synchronicity? Certainly, I can … Continue reading →

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New Frontiers

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Kathleen

On September 9th, I headed to Seattle, WA.  I knew that, compared to Atlanta, the Northwest tended to be cloudy, misty, and rainy.  But, I wasn’t prepared for the magnificence of what I found – a lush North American rain … Continue reading →

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Home is Where the Heart Is

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Kathleen

For the past 22 years, my daughter and I have gone to the C Lazy U Ranch, 8,350 feet up in the Colorado Rocky Mountains.  The first year, she was just a youngster, and old enough to be in the … Continue reading →

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