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“As you simplify your life, the laws of the universe will be simpler.” –Henry David Thoreau Fall. More than it just being one of the most beautiful seasons in New England where I [...]

  “Take an interest in your pain and your fear. Move closer, lean in, get curious; even for a moment, experience the feelings without labels, beyond being good or bad. Welcome them. [...]

Remember the catchy Nike print ad “Just Do It”?  Now watch this video message by Abraham-Hicks. Which concept feels to you like it has more depth and vitality? Invites greater [...]

You are the sky. Everything else – it’s just the weather. –Pema Chödrön I often use the metaphor of the weather to teach a key principle of letting go I call spacious detachment. It [...]

Guess which window was the first to get cleaned today after an embarrassingly long period of time (read: years)…? It might come as a shock to you all, but yes, I still find things that need [...]

I received this note from a friend on Facebook the other day: “What do you charge to come out and HELP!!!??? I don’t even have time to read your book (which I DID buy) or the blog. [...]

I love pleasant surprises.  I got a really nice one the other day in the form of an unsolicited review for my book. This one is by someone named Austin S. on Goodreads. I don’t know who [...]

Another good question came the other day: I am following your practice of clearing one item each day. My question for you is what about the stuff that comes into your home- like mail? I can never [...]

“Respond to every call that excites your spirit.” -Rumi I just returned from a glorious two-weeks in France and Italy, compliments of dear friends who invited us, and many [...]

Try this experiment: Watch the 3-minute video below and see if adopting a simple daily practice in home tending doesn’t help bring new energy into your home and  life. Even better: Set an [...]