by jlouden | Oct 27, 2011 | Creativity, Self-Care & Comfort
When I was writing my first book, The Woman’s Comfort Book, way back in late 1980’s, I knew that comfort wasn’t always healthy, that we use often comfort to check out, to numb out, to hide. I coined that use of comfort “shadow comforts.”...
by jlouden | Oct 20, 2011 | Favorites, Uncategorized
Today’s post is by my friend Anne DeMarsay. We met in 1992 when she attended one of my very first workshops. She is amazing. She allowed me to share her take on Gil Scott-Heron’s famous poem and wanted you to read this first: Gil Scott-Heron wrote his song...
by jlouden | Oct 18, 2011 | Favorites
Why does this global wave of demonstrations (951 cities in 82 countries this weekend) matter to you, right now, today, in your office or home, reading this? Because it is calling you to ask yourself “Do I want to create a society based on selfishness and...
by jlouden | Oct 14, 2011 | Favorites
You know that moment when your soul’s curtain parts and you see – with searing clarity – a life long pattern as if for the first time? Oh of course you thought you knew this pattern – and you did – but you didn’t. You knew it like...
by jlouden | Oct 13, 2011 | Favorites
One of my friends and teachers is Eric Klein. He is simply brilliant. I learn something from him almost every day. The clarity of his heart and mind shines through in everything he offers. Eric helped me find the focus that is Savor & Serve. I am blessed to share...