In this human experience, our spiritual foundation is the rock for which everything else is built upon. French philosopher Pierre Teilhard de Chardin said it best,“ We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.” When we were born...
Commitment is hard work. Once you start something and say you will do it, there’s a certain level of dedication required to see it through to completion. One of the most essential skills you can cultivate is the ability to plan, execute, and complete your goals....
We all may have expectations for how we would like our lives to unfold. We make plans, set goals, and move through life accordingly to the map that we’ve created for ourselves. For awhile, life obliges us and allows us to take control over the...
I've seen a ton of memes saying that the most useless purchase of 2019 was a planner. I chuckle inside. A planner has been my best kept asset as I adjust to this new normal. Not having a plan, throws my life off balance. Trying to...
So everyone keeps asking me what's it like to work at a funeral home. My response is "It's normal." First off. It’s a home. Let’s start here. James E. Churchman Funeral Home has the spirit of history running all through its veins. It’s artistic, homey feel makes...
“When we talk about death, then we can talk about life.” ~Lara Pirro~. During this health crisis, there has been an alarming increase in the number of deaths across the country. Especially in overpopulated areas like New York, New Jersey, and California. There has been a heighten percentage...
With so much going on during these trying times, there has been an increase demand for our attention; virtual meetings, yoga classes, Zoom calls, and webinars are all at a heightened levels. There's no wonder we are experiencing increased state of anxiety, depression, and overwhelming feelings....
Life does not happen according to plans. We can make detailed plans, but things will somehow always seem to rear off course. Although things do not always go as planned, we should not allow the changes to cause us to lose sight of the motivation...
As a human race, we are experiencing a collective shift in our consciousness and rising to the awareness of our soul’s purpose. No longer are we satisfied with the mundane, day-to-day routine of punching the clock only to leave feeling unfulfilled, unappreciated, and underpaid. We are...
For our anniversary last year, my husband took me on a date to the famous Strand bookstore in New York City. An avid book lover and reader, I thought this was the perfect date. I’d always wanted to visit the bookstore, but never managed to...
It’s been over a year since I was given the book, The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck. I started reading it last February and it took me ten months to finish. The book is 315 pages and usually, I can read a book...
Affirm this truth: "I am calm." With all that's going on with the collective awakening, I've been meditating on ways I can be of support to my community. The one thing that continues to be illuminated to me during this time is to remain calm amidst...