by Sue Urda | Jul 9, 2015 | Empowerment
Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant; they too...
by Sue Urda | Jul 2, 2015 | Empowerment
As humans we tend to group things. Our brains systematically categorize, rate, and even judge whatever or whoever is in front of us at any given moment – assessing the situation for danger or safety, acceptance or rejection, and where we go from here. Within a matter...
by Sue Urda | Jun 25, 2015 | Empowerment
The 4th of July holiday is coming up next weekend and, as we know here in America, it’s a tradition to celebrate Independence Day with BBQs, beach-going, parties, flag-flying, and fireworks. I was thinking about the USA celebrating her independence as a nation, and...
by Sue Urda | Jun 16, 2015 | Allowing, Empowerment, Mindfulness
I’m writing this later than usual because I have been consumed the past two weeks with the care of my mom. She had a pretty nasty car accident and besides being banged up physically, she was badly shaken. Sometimes the emotional impact is greater than the...
by Sue Urda | May 26, 2015 | Empowerment, Gratitude
I didn’t think it was possible – for love to continue to grow after someone has left the planet – but I realize it’s not only possible, it’s happened for me. Two days ago was the 21st anniversary of my father’s passing. For some reason when I woke on this day I...