Ever notice how some houses take on a mythic character in a neighborhood? Especially as children, we characterize houses—and often the people who live in them—as creepy, foreboding, magical or just plain different. What role do you, and your home, play in the neighborhood dynamics?

By imagining that “someday” is the answer, by not being OK with who we are in the present moment, we are coming from a state of lack. We are looking, seeking, running after something we don’t have. And this state of non-havingness does not bring us joy, fulfillment or happiness.

Commonly, people caution, “Be careful what you ask for, you may get it.” While I do not advocate fear, it is true that the universe responds to our inquiries. The practice of mindfulness—creating through conscious intention—is powerful, and powerfully illustrated in the following story.

As the veil thins this time of year– and we celebrate Halloween and the Day of the Dead– we discover that spirit is not that extraordinary after all. As a house healer, people ask to hear stories about the spirits I encounter. Below is just such a story. However, this story illustrates the humanity of spirit.

Transformative healing can be exciting! Often what is thrilling becomes fun when we embrace the ride. Have you ever felt as though things were changing so quickly and radically that you wouldn’t be able to keep up with the growth? Right now, many people on the planet are experiencing this level of transformative healing.

Many of us seek to find the location in which we feel the most comfortable. However, while a certain level of comfort creates an environment in which we feel safe enough to grow, it is not the comfort itself that supports and spurs our growth.

Life purpose can be many things – it can be your occupation or your vocation. It can be your home life or your community life. Your life purpose may be something so familiar that you fail to recognize it.

We may make choices based on information that was useful to us in the past– but is no longer relevant. Are you choosing what’s best for you now?

In order to integrate what we have created, we must step back, recognize, and celebrate our accomplishments. Otherwise, we may feel spent instead of full…

Moving into a new life requires visioning and can resemble the remodeling process, complete with construction dust. The final result, though, is often stunning!