When people talk about wanting financial freedom there’s often an inherent assumption that the way to get there is through earning more and accumulating more. The definition of financial freedom that I love is this: You are financially free to the extent that your passive or residual income (income that you earn over and over… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Musings
Sometimes you just can’t. So don’t.
There are times for renovations and there are times for relishing your home, your container, for all that it is right now. Of course you may still dream of new sconces, throws, or even tearing down a wall or two, but for the time being you’re loving where you live. When it comes to working… Continue Reading
Warts And All
The other night I had a “spiritual nightcap” with Robert Holden, author of the bestseller Happiness NOW, among others. Beyond his incredibly charming British accent and unassuming sense of humor, I was struck by something he said: He’s about SELF-ACCEPTANCE as opposed to SELF-IMPROVEMENT. As those words came out of his mouth I could feel… Continue Reading
Is it possible to OD on personal growth?
I just got an email from my brilliant assistant (a word which does not do justice to the value this woman brings to my life – alternative title options welcomed) asking my opinion on the question: Is it possible to OD on personal growth? I answered with a resounding: YES! TOTALLY! Here’s the thing: We… Continue Reading
The Value of the Vacuum
It turns out that most of our life circumstances are a choice. We can bitch and moan all we like, but when we’re really honest we’ve made a decision, conscious or unconscious: to stay at that job that sucks our soul to stay with that person who doesn’t bring out our best to stay on… Continue Reading
Let Your Freak Flag Fly
I just returned from Portland, OR to Portland, ME. (Despite my home town often being referred to as the “other” Portland, the Oregonians named their fair city after us.) I very enthusiastically attended the World Domination Summit (WDS), author and traveler Chris Guillebeau’s annual conference for bloggers, travelers, change-makers, and others who dub themselves non-conformists.… Continue Reading
a fool proof way to figure out what to spend your money on
I’m sitting here on the train from Seattle, WA to Portland, OR. I spent an extra $17 to get a Business Class ticket and it was way worth it. Nice leather seats. Wireless. Plenty of leg room. Luxury. I finished the first draft of my book, Money: A Love Story (Hay House 2013) this week.… Continue Reading
Herd’s the Word
As human beings we are herd creatures. We crave connection, community, and a sense of belonging. Being part of a herd helps us feel heard (I couldn’t help myself) and helps us hear ourselves better too. Part of this is biological: back in the day when there were saber-toothed tigers after us our survival depended… Continue Reading
Truth tuffets and body bags.
Every morning I sit my butt down on the word “TRUTH”. I sit on truth for ten minutes, doing my damndest to breathe in and out through my nose, deep into my belly, and quiet my thoughts, or at least not attach to them, or at the very least, think positive ones. So goes my… Continue Reading
Permission to be where you are, even if where you are sucks.
I moved home to Maine last week after pining for the home that it’s represented for me my whole life. When you cross the Maine state line you’re greeted by a sign that says: “Maine: The Way Life Should Be.” As far as state mottos go, this one really floats my boat. I just wrapped… Continue Reading
