Colette Lafia 
In that moment, I realized even more deeply how certain places can evoke a profound experience of gratitude for us. This past July, I decided to leave the San Francisco summer fog, and head across the Golden Gate Bridge to a retreat center in warm … continue reading
The other day, while I was waiting in a busy café to get served, instead of growing restless, I decided to relax and take time to look at the diversity of faces around me. Lately, I’ve been practicing a sense of presence, of feeling connected … continue reading
How Letting Go Renews Love and Life… Recently, I celebrated my 30th anniversary. Over the years, my husband and I have shared times of deep joy and deep sorrow. We have shared in the grief of losing loved ones and in the comfort of our … continue reading
There is a mothering quality in each of us, man or woman, no matter how old we are, or the circumstances of our lives. After my sister died of cancer and I began to suffer with insomnia, I spent more time talking with my mother, … continue reading
The inspiration for writing a 21-day Gratitude Challenge blog series came to me in a moment of desperation. During November, I wrote a blog series entitled, 21-days of Gratitude: Awakening the Heart. I wrote it not only to inspire readers, but also to help myself … continue reading