I'm preparing to lead this "Healer, Heal Thyself" support group for one year starting in January. As interested as I am in the tools that have worked for me and others to get well (whole foods, exercise, meditation, gratitude, forgiveness, service), … [Read more...] about I Know What I Need to Do, How do I Get Myself to Do it?
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Do I Always Have to Do it Myself?
Maybe I'm starting a series called "These Are a Few of My Favorite Tools."Â Today's tool is: "Gathering Evidence for a New Conclusion." Author Maria Nemeth introduced this tool to me as part of her life-changing course "Mastering Life's Energies" … [Read more...] about Do I Always Have to Do it Myself?
What is Conscious Reality Anyway?
Since our new webcast is called "The Conscious Reality Show," everyone keeps asking me, "What's conscious reality mean?" Author teacher Byron Katie has said "You can argue with the way things are. You'll lose, but only 100% of the time," which … [Read more...] about What is Conscious Reality Anyway?
Do you Vote in California? Register to Attend Our California Ballot Measure Forum Tuesday, October 15th
On Tuesday, October 15 at 7pm Pacific Time (natch), my husband Bill Magavern* & I will convene our 2024 California Ballot Measure Forum on Zoom. The focus will be entirely on ballot measures, predominantly the Ten statewide propositions. No … [Read more...] about Do you Vote in California? Register to Attend Our California Ballot Measure Forum Tuesday, October 15th
Don’t Give Up Trying — Another Post on How I Healed My Knee
Is it worth it to keep trying to heal a body part? I've gathered evidence that it is: Eight years ago, after a year of being unable to walk more than a block without terrible pain in my right knee, I finally broke down and had meniscus surgery. I … [Read more...] about Don’t Give Up Trying — Another Post on How I Healed My Knee
Bill Magavern’s & My Sacramento & California March Primary 2024 Ballot Recommendations
Years ago, my husband Bill started sharing his ballot recommendations with friends and family. They started sharing it with others. I did the same. At some point, people who know me started wanting the reccos whether they know (California clean air … [Read more...] about Bill Magavern’s & My Sacramento & California March Primary 2024 Ballot Recommendations
are you experiencing trouble at the border?
have you ever found that the idea stage of a project is light and easy, but when you get to the carrying out of the idea, you run into so many roadblocks and difficulties that you begin to question whether this idea makes any sense for you? if … [Read more...] about are you experiencing trouble at the border?
stay the course part 3 (but pay attention)
this post will be quick. on 6/23/2023 i posted snicholsblog.com/2023/06/stay-the-course about how when i drive by this one interchange that i panic that i won’t be able to get off on my usual 10th street exit. and we all laughed about … [Read more...] about stay the course part 3 (but pay attention)
sacramento freeways show me the benefit of staying the course
Today's spiritual lesson learned from driving California's freeways answered a few questions for me: why might I want to stay the course rather than rashly act until really shown that its time to make a change? how many times must I be shown that … [Read more...] about sacramento freeways show me the benefit of staying the course
5 snouts up for art for the people at the crocker art museum thru may 7
(:)(:)(:)(:)(:) art for the people: wpa-era paintings from the dijkstra collection  through may 7 at the crocker art museum in sacramento. lured by the lee alexander mcqueen & ann ray fashion exhibit  which a trusted friend had said was … [Read more...] about 5 snouts up for art for the people at the crocker art museum thru may 7
real love and republicans
as a minister and someone who believes strongly in the power of love, i pay attention when i don’t love. that could be outright hate; it could just be a whole lot of judgment. or it could be just that i feel distant and separate from a group or … [Read more...] about real love and republicans
e bikes, knees and pure joy
riding my e-bike, especially living in downtown sacramento’s flat easy-to-navigate grid with increasing bike paths, combines relatively easy transportation with knee rehab, actual exercise and pure joy. i’ve had a high end e-bike for years. i … [Read more...] about e bikes, knees and pure joy