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When I Am Among the Trees by Mary Oliver When I am among the trees, especially the willows and the honey locust, equally the beech, the oaks and the pines, they give off such hints of gladness. I [...]

“For fast-acting relief, try slowing down.”–Lily Tomlin. It took me years to break the code, to identify what could make clearing not only radically simple and sustainable, but also a [...]

Recently I welcomed my new book into the world. Today I want to welcome YOU to its new home! Yes. It’s been a longtime dream of mine to create a beautiful, interactive gathering place – a [...]

“…daybooks have become inner food…a sturdy container for small doses of what matters.”–Mark Nepo, The Book of Awakening I am thrilled to announce the arrival of my new book: A Year to [...]

“How do you remain open instead of automatically going into defense mode?” That is the question that Oprah poses to Deepak Chopra. His response in this short video below could not be [...]

Inspired by a question from a student who asked me what I mean by “surrender,” I wrote a post last week called “From Resistance to Surrender.” It describes an aha moment I [...]

What does it mean to surrender? I was asked this question by a student recently in the context of my “Five S’s” of clearing: slow down, simplify, sense, surrender, and [...]

Do you struggle to let go of things you “might need” some day (clothes, files, emails, photos…)? Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, drained, or just barely able to put one foot in [...]

It’s that time of year again – the annual scramble to order, buy, wrap, ship… Tell me, does anyone out there find all this acquisitive crazy-making fun?!? And how does one honor the [...]

“Added up, objects become clutter. Clutter becomes noise. And noise—in all of its forms—blocks spiritual growth, starting with an inability to simply feel happy. Happiness needs [...]