I have the honor and privilege to share with you that I was  featured on the cover of the January 2016 issue of SIBYL MAGAZINE: For the Spirit and Soul of Woman.

I was chosen to write monthly for this FABULOUS international women's spirituality publication in 2016.

I inv...

The past 11 months have been rich with opportunities of lessons and growth. The year began with the decision to take my career path on a new direction with the excitement of enhancing and growing my energy medicine practice and the prospect of a business partnership ho...

I was having breakfast with an old friend and a new friend recently during our energy medicine workshop weekend.  The topic of discussion was careers.  My new friend was discussing how she was “just a housewife” and did not have a real job.  She said she did not feel l...

Mindfulness is being aware of our experiences in the present moment of our lives. It is a way of letting go of the distractions from the past, planning for the future, being critical of others and ourselves. Practicing mindfulness is a way of knowing what is going on w...

IN GRATITUDE! This is the title of my September 2016 Article for SIBYL MAGAZINE: For the Spirit and Soul of Woman. This article is dedicated to the fabulous women who encouraged me on this journey - Cynthia Hutchison, Lisa Gordon, Walle Adams-Gerdts, Nancy Lester, Barb...

FULL CIRCLE OF APPRECIATION! Many thanks to Joe Bongiorno, Doug Hammer and Louis Landon, and most of all to my Mother, Helen Ryckman for bringing me into this world! I love you and forever hold you in my heart! Because of you, I met these fabulous solo pianists who sha...

I experienced several events of grief and loss recently, which caught up with me and spiraled me into a depressed state.  I suddenly found myself crying, not wanting to be around people and began cancelling engagements with friends. I have spent most of my life holding...

Rain, Mother Nature’s way of cleansing and renewing our planet!  The month of May brought us well over two weeks of continuous rain with only one day of sunshine in the Maryland area and across other areas of the Country.  I received calls from family and friends who l...

We are encouraged to provide nourishing foods to our bodies to keep ourselves healthy and vibrant.  Why not provide the same kind of care to our mind and thought processes? The mind is a powerful tool for our body, mind and spirit.  Why not nourish it with positive tho...

The other day, we experienced an early Spring day with temperatures in the high 60s and sunshine.  I was thrilled to no end!! I could hardly stand myself, as I was able to step outside barefoot onto the grass and connect with the energies of the Earth.

I immediately beg...