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Everyone experiences change—all types of change. Some changes are considered “bad” while others are “unfortunate.” One thing is certain—change does change us. It shapes us into something else, hopefully a better person, even if it takes a while. Often people experience traumatic, life-changing events that might seem like tremendous obstacles or even unfathomable, only to […]

The older I get, the more important Serenity seems to be. I remember all too well the days of raising children, working full-time and still tending to my spouse and home. It was exasperating! After my “attitude adjustment” a few years back, I have consciously worked toward a life of more peace, happiness, contentment, and […]

I want to challenge your thinking and explain why it’s okay that life is sometimes difficult, annoying, and downright hard!  Why? Because then you learn: -Persistence – the importance of repeated effort, even when it’s hard! -Satisfaction - feeling good about yourself when you overcome that hurdle. -Proud – of yourself for doing so. Others […]

“We tend to avoid creating miracles by living life through our fears.” – Laura Day, from her book ‘The Circle” Have you ever noticed someone who is seemingly achieving their goals and dreams? Alternately have you noticed others who seem stagnate, perhaps well-meaning, but seem to live a life of lack and disappointment? Often the […]

The Buddha emphasized that suffering is all in your mind. Eckhart Tolle shared a similar thought about how humans attach meaning to an event and that is what causes the suffering. Let’s dissect this train of thought and find out how we can avoid our suffering. The first thought to understand is why we are […]

As I sit in the morning with my cup of coffee, enjoying the solitude, the sun gently makes its arrival, ultimately culminating in bright magnificence. It brings with it—hope. Hope for a new day filled with all of God’s blessings for us to enjoy, whatever such blessings may mean to us. We are reminded to […]

Janie J: Pachu Mama, Who are you? Pachu Mama:  I am the connection from your souls to the Earth. Without me, you would not be connected to the Earth, nature and all the parts within it. I am very important. I am very valuable. I am the birther (mother) of all creation. Janie J: What […]

There comes a point in most people’s lives when they realize all the answers are within themselves—not out there. Their discontent or circumstances are not the fault of their family, the government, or society. Once we have this realization and make an internal shift, we start to notice the difference. When we stop blaming others, […]

In 2025 I attended a women’s soul retreat in southern California. My favorite part is the Past Life Regression session where I get to connect to a previous past life and learn a little more about my spiritual journey. When the session began, the leader Dana Haines gives us a little practice visualizing. She did […]

On a recent trip to India, I was able to visit the world-famous Taj Mahal in Agra. It is a magnificent masterpiece of workmanship and a testament to the power of love. Mughal Emperor Shan Jahan built it to honor his wife Mumtaz Mahal who died during childbirth in 1631. Imagine an architectural marvel combining […]