Hurricane Isaac Evacuation and Lessons from the Camino
Hurricane Isaac evacuation time? Yes? No? I’ve lived in the Niceville-Destin Florida area of the Gulf Coast since 1983, so I’m accustomed to making decisions about tropical storm and hurricane evacuations. By the…
Understanding Abraham-Hicks’ Grid
Not the Abraham-Hicks’ “grid,” but my rope lights around my beautiful patio at twilight. — copyright by Lorna Tedder Today, I finally understood the new Abraham-Hicks’ term, the grid. I first heard it a couple…
G Is for Get Over It
Though the term get over it has been used as early as 1839, it’s been a useful and oft-used buzzword since the early 90’s. As part of my spiritual practice, I will be using it…
Allowing: “I’ll Take Care of It,” God Said
Dancing widdershins? Or going backwards? Photo from an evening walk at the January 2011 Full Moon, rising just beyond this sign. For readers of The Spiritual Eclectic, here’s a freebie on January 13-14 — a…
Art as an Act of Faith
Art, I am discovering, is the ultimate act of faith. Do you see this photo of the path through the woods? I cannot see where this path ends. As with Life, I can see only…
Nuggets of Wisdom
 Just something that brings me delight: Different metal trivets stored against the stove’s back splash brings out the metallic tile colors in the wall and appliances. Every now and then, I hear a…
Judging and Yoga
I grew up being told by my religion not to judge others. And I do consider myself to be a fairly non-judgmental adult. How you live your life is none of my business unless it…
Stress-Busting Book Updated and Re-Released on Kindle
Can you tell I’ve had a few days off? I’m updating and re-releasing some of my backlist. Now available at Amazon for your Kindle. 100 and More Ways to Feed the Body and Soul: Baby…
How Can You Be Positive When Everyone Around You Is Negative? (A Lesson from the Biggest Loser)
How can you be positive when it seems there’s so much negativity and so many negative people around you? It all depends on your focus. Eleven seasons of The Biggest Loser had passed before I…
Losing 20 Pounds in 30 Days: Part 4 — Going It Alone or With Support
Continued fromLosing 20 Pounds in 30 days: Part 3 — Earliest Indicators of Weight Gain to Come: Diet & Exercise Add Weight Before I explain why I fired my family doctor right before I lost…