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As I see it there is clearing and there is clearing. There is the old paradigm of clearing clutter that makes us feel bad when we fail and sets us up for disappointment, again and again. And [...]

“I live by the truth that ‘No’ is a complete sentence.” –Anne Lamott, O Magazine. Here’s another excerpt from Your Spacious Self with a simple practice that will help you learn [...]

“Rock bottom became a solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life.” –JK Rowling, Harvard Commencement Address. I’ve written scads on the subject of how our living spaces are [...]

“Whenever you are sincerely pleased, you are nourished.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson. Those of you who have been following my work know that cultivating self-care is right up there with [...]

It makes my heart sing to receive letters from readers sharing how they have applied some of the principles from Your Spacious Self to turn their home and life around; and discover, to their [...]

“Do one thing every day that scares you.”–Eleanor Roosevelt The other day I posted this question on my page on Facebook: What is one thing that scares you? Is it possible to lean into [...]

If you know me, you know that I’m a big fan of  wisdom that wakes us up. I love simple truths that help us clear a path to our true nature and best life. There is an article that I came [...]

Need a lift? As in a quick pick me up? Sweep a floor. Fold the laundry. Move a pile. Allow and name any resistance without judging it as good or bad. (This step is key.) Notice your breathing. [...]

“If you had told me a couple weeks ago that the mere act of sweeping could change my life, I would have laughed in your face. My life is so cluttered and complicated how could sweeping [...]

Lead with love. Any questions? If you are wondering how that goes, here’s a suggestion: Anytime you find yourself at a choice point, (which is just about all of the time), simply ask [...]