There’s just no substitute for the joy, warmth and softness you feel when you are able to meet everything and everyone (including yourself!) from a place of compassion. If only that was always the case! When your Power of Compassion is out of balance, so is your ability to deal with the your emotions or […]

It’s your Sea Blue Power of Prevention that wisely keeps you out of harm’s way. So how can you tell if yours needs a boost? You push yourself to exhaustion and then have to spend a couple of days in bed sick. You tend to be reckless, and it often leads to accidents and injuries. […]

The joy of unwinding, taking it easy…chillin’…. Are you getting that on a daily basis, or do you say to yourself, “I’ll finally be able to relax when….the kids go off to college, we go on vacation, when I retire, or even, when I die”? If those are your words, you could probably use some […]

With all the possibilities available to us, and the complexities of living in these times, it’s easy to feel over-the-top, overwhelmed, and scattered. But surprisingly enough, you can actually bring things back into balance for yourself and regain some sanity. It’s just a matter of getting your priorities straight, and making your daily choices accordingly. […]

Jamie here… When I think of Green Topaz, I think of my Mom. She was such a great example of the Power of Understanding….Right to the end, her mind was clear and sharp. At 95 years old, she did crossword puzzles daily, read voraciously, belonged to multiple book groups, and played bridge. She talked on […]

Do you move through life with elegance and style? Or….. Do you feel like screaming when there are too many things going on at once – the phone is ringing, your child needs your attention, dinner is burning, and your guests are going to arrive any minute? Does coordinating all the elements of a dinner […]

If all is well, you have plenty of “get up and go” to get things moving in your life when you want to. Who needs stimulants when you have enough energy on tap to launch yourself and your pet projects into action at a moment’s notice?! So how is it for you? Could any of […]

Let’s face it ~ laughter heals the soul. And it’s great when you can laugh and joke around easily no matter what’s going on around you. But if you’re living without the Lemon Power of Laughter in your life, you might: Feel stupid and left out when everyone around you is laughing, because you’re not […]

Yay, it’s another Olympic Summer! Have you watched any of the Olympic Trials on TV yet? The dreams! The achievements! The overcoming of obstacles like injuries and fears and financial hardship! The athletes are brimming with empowerment, and we hear their stories of the dreams they’ve had since childhood, the lifetime of training, and all […]

Let’s face it, we are social creatures. We learn and grow the best when we engage and interact with each other, sharing our treasured thoughts, perspectives, and opinions about the life we share together. That’s why it’s so important to speak up when you have something to say. In the long run, everybody benefits! Is […]