Editor’s Desk: The Starfish Story
Loren Eiseley once wrote a 16-page essay entitled “The Star Thrower.” This little story was picked up by numerous motivational speakers. When I first heard it, I was impressed by the message it conveyed. Although the story has strayed a bit from the original, the way I heard it goes…
Editor’s Desk: A Circle of Your Own – Take the First Steps
Let us be companions in the quest that never ceases—the inquiry into who we are and why we are here. We remind each other of our inner truths and support each other in living our beauty. What a rare experience! To feel equally empowered to hold the circle, to question…
Editor’s Desk: The Silent Witness Makes a Difference
New Dimensions colleague Tom Greenaway made a big difference to a community through a small but consistent action.
Editor’s Desk: Exercise … Is Boring?
I’ve known for a long time that I need to get healthier, but nothing seemed to work for me. In a meeting prior to the beginning of a new weight reduction program, I found myself raging about how boring exercise is for me. I went on and on ad nauseam…
Editor’s Desk: Savoring Life Is About Joy
Justine invites us all to let ourselves float into the swamp of life, letting ourselves savor the gifts of creativity and joy.
Editor’s Desk: Wishful Thinking
We're all familiar with the admonition, "Oh, that's just wishful thinking," as if wishful thinking is some unrealistic Pollyanna idea. Justine thinks we need more wishful thinking. Wishful thinking is important.
Editor’s Desk: A Lesson in a Supermarket
New Dimensions' guest, Susan Moon (see program #3374, airing Jan. 5, 2011), tells the story of her mother's circle of women friends. They call themselves,"Mother's of Daughters" and would have a gathering each time a daughter came to visit from far away. Although their hands were shaking and many used…
Editor’s Desk: Mentors Along the Way
Our attention is most often captivated by what comes straight at us in our life: those big changes that come rumbling down the highway like a Mac truck pulling a full load. I’m more attracted to those smaller events that, when strung together like holiday lights, light up my life.…
Editor’s Desk: Becoming a Better Receiver of Intuitive Guidance
There are times when I need advice beyond my “normal” mode of operating. It is a time when my list of pros and cons don’t inspire me and consulting with friends does not enliven my heart to leap up with their well-intentioned advice. I feel the fire burning behind me…
Editor’s Desk: Talismans Support Me In My Meditation
I was recently asked by New Dimensions guest Liz Kalloch to participate in a story/painting project called Tools & Talismans — a series of vignette paintings she’s creating based on photos of tools and talismans from 100 different women. I loved taking a photo and writing about the talismans I…
