Doctor of the Soul Blog

In Hindu philosophy, if we take a closer look at the gods and goddesses, we can see how they are forms of energy. And each form of energy has a name...

How often do you actually notice your breath?  It flows in and out, in and out, and gives us life.  But so often we don’t even notice it! ​The most...

It was when I was in my doctoral program years ago, that I first discovered that the foundation of the Celtic traditions that appeared to seep into...

​What will the new year of 2020 be for you? What are you being called to birth into the world this year that’s part of your higher purpose?  The...

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to find peace and inner fulfillment instead of overwhelm and exhaustion this holiday season? Instead of all of the crowds,...

The holiday season is here! I want to invite you to take some time to go inward and pay attention to the wisdom of your dreams and the language of...

The recent snow here in Colorado has brought a blanket of stillness to the earth for several days just as we are entering this time of darkness...

It’s a wonderful feeling when we have hope for the future.  When we have a positive outlook on what arises in our lives. A sense of hope brings...

As Mother Earth continues to breathe in with winter drawing near, we can gather in our own healing powers of Viriditas from the summer’s greening...

As the splendor of autumn begins to pass and winter draws near, Mother Earth breathes in. She draws back everything that has streamed out during the...

We had our first days of snow come quite early here in Colorado this year – many days before Halloween.  As I watched the snowflakes fall peacefully...

One of my favorite artistic traditions comes from Japan and is called Kintsugi, the mending of broken pottery with gold. It reminds me of the deep...

Challenges are a part of life. Whether we embrace them or try to avoid them, we all come up against roadblocks in our life from time to time. They...

The Universe supports you in ways that you may not even fully realize.  Yes, it does! You may not realize this each and every moment in the day. You...

All of us have people who come into our lives with messages for us. Sometimes they’re inspired teachers who we welcome into our lives as it’s clear...

You’ve been given a great gift, an incredible gift – your life – but what will you do with this one, precious life? Do you know?  Are you clear? If...

Life’s full of challenges and sometimes they surprise you on your life’s journey. Some are dropped into your life, beyond your control, and even...

Summer’s beginning to wind down and a chill has come into the air in the early mornings. It’s harvest time!  And the gifts of the season are...

Have you found what is your own bright light to shine forth in the world?  Your purpose in life? What you were meant to create in this life? Do you...

Do you sometimes think that maybe you missed your true calling in life and now you’re too old to follow it? Do you feel it’s too late to discover...

Here we are in our last delicious days of summer!  The air’s ripe with all that has flourished and come to fruit in the warmth of the summer. In the...

Summer’s all around us in its glorious splendor. What beauty! The lush green crowns of the trees sway in a breeze while heat lightning crackles in...

Awwww…. Summer.  The flowers are blossoming, bees are buzzing, and fruits are ripening. You’ve probably enjoyed the sweetness of a summer crop of...

Do you have rituals that you enjoy in your life?  What do you honor and celebrate with intention?  Of course, you probably honor birthdays during...

As human beings in the world, we’re very sense-oriented – always taking in the world through our sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell. But, how...

We’ve all heard about the benefit of living our life with a sense of gratitude. And, how much happier and healthier we’ll be with an attitude of...

Are you having a hard time sticking to your spiritual practice? Do you get started on your path – whether it be meditation, prayer, or contemplation...

Do you struggle with finding time to meditate? Are your daily activities keeping you busy? Are you wondering how you could possibly squeeze in time...

Do you wonder if meditation is for Christians? Meditation is a spiritual practice found in many great wisdom traditions, including Christianity. It...

Do you ever wonder about listening to music or not during meditation? I know that I have. ​Music is such an integral part of my life, as is...

Meditation has been used by many cultures as a spiritual practice for thousands of years. But what is meditation exactly? ​It’s often experienced as...

I've mentioned before that one of my favorite spiritual texts is Psalm 91. My husband, David, introduced this Psalm to me years ago as it was a text...

As you continue to develop your own spiritual practice, do you wonder if you should explore prayers or spiritual practices from other traditions?...

Do you have a favorite prayer, mantra, or sacred text you like to read or say again and again? I know I have several. ​What I’ve discovered though...

Some picture prayer as a religious act where you bend down on your knees and fold your hands and talk to God, often putting forward requests. Others...

I’ve been enjoying the blossoming flowers and singing birds here in Colorado as spring comes to life all around me. I hope you’re taking radical...

Seem to have trouble squeezing in a spiritual practice on a regular basis? Life can get busy or overwhelming, at times. The challenges that we...

How often are we stuck in our own view and maybe even with blinders on?  But if we take just a moment to step out of it and see in a different way,...

When we focus on cultivating authentic communication in our lives, many of us will only think about speaking – how to speak your truth with...

Have you ever been in a situation where you wanted to express yourself – your truth – and you found you couldn’t.  Something seemed to get in your...

If you ever feel overwhelmed by the suffering you see in the world, or even experience in your own life, awakening your heart forces is a key. When...

Are there days that you feel like curling up in a ball and not joining the rest of the world? Do you wonder if you’ll ever experience a true sense...

It’s so easy today to let fear overwhelm us. If you pause and focus on what could make you anxious and fearful, there, most likely, will be a long...

When was the last time that you did something to nurture yourself?  Honestly.  Today?  Yesterday?  Last week?  Or you can’t remember when? Self...

Do you ever pause and wonder why you have a spiritual practice?  Or why being on a spiritual path is important for you and for the world? ​We are...

​There are moments in my life when I haven’t felt fully confident in myself. I’m sure most people feel like this from time to time. Sometimes, old...

​This week, as I’ve seen the beauty of the sun shining on the sparkling white snow resting in the branches of the evergreen trees, I’m reminded of a...

It’s the beginning of February.  How are your New Year’s resolutions going?  This is the time that most people lose their enthusiasm for their...

As I awake in the morning I always head down to my kitchen and make myself a cup of herbal tea. The tea I chose this morning was Sweet Cinnamon...

​When you were a child, did you imagine what life would be like as an adult? How did you picture it? What was being a “grown-up” going to be like?...