Common Journey Blog

 I had planned a driving trip to Southern California for many months, beginning with two visits in Palm Desert and Palm Springs. The time to travel had arrived.  Just a week before departure, my friend, Dennis, called to say the forcasted temperature is 115 Degrees. Oh no! Then two days before leaving, my friend, Johnny,

I wanted to visit Italy for many years. The day has finally arrived, I fly out tomorrow. This is the perfect way to follow my own advice. This 15 posts on my coaching website is about committing to solving an ongoing problem or fulfilling a passion. I am fulfilling a passion. My last European adventure was

I longed for a summer home.  I had lived in San Francisco for about 15 years, enduring “the coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco”, as Mark Twain quoted. I grew up on the east coast so summers meant hot, sticky weather, spent outside, swimming, sunning, living. Finally, I had the opportunity to purchase this stunning

Where does the time go?  I lasted posted in January 2012.  YIKES. But I am back to  “Our Common Journey.” As a reminder – Who are we? Our – boomers over age 60 planning and living their dreams for the next 20 to 40 years, no guarantees. Common – we all experience success and face obstacles.

It has been too long since my last blog post. Sounds a bit like a confession statement. But I will confess, this act of writing is challenging. After having worked for years with facts and figures, I am transitioning to use the other side of my brain – more creative, – more language arts, – more spontaneity.

I am so proud of my accomplishment. I have adopted a habit of meditation. I am on day 77 and am beginning to experience some of the benefits. The last tweak I will make in my practice is the timing of the activity. I took a small step outside of my comfort zone in October.  A visiting friend asked

I thought meditation must be easy, boring even. You just sit quietly, without thought.  This notion couldn’t have been farther from the truth. 44 days into my new practice, I understand frustration of Elizabeth Gilbert beginning her practice in India described in her book “Eat, Pray, Love”. I began my meditation practice August 29th. I have yet

To me the word, health, incorporates my mind, body, spirit and heart working synergistically to create a vibrant, energetic, healthy being. When any one part is not working up to speed, is out of balance the whole being suffers. I am so left brain, always thinking, thinking, thinking. I analyze, puzzle through problems looking for

As I contemplate how I can use my gifts and talents to make a difference for myself, others and the planet, I decided to become the first committed member of my monthly coaching program. My first step was to take my self-assessment test, Part I. This test is divided into three pathways of life: – Self (Life)