Spring calls forth the idea that life is able to begin anew no matter how dark the winter has been. And though the explosion of blossoms is breathtaking, it still seems fitting to appreciate the great eclipse just days ago when all eyes in the path of totality looked to the heavens. This month Katie reflects on this transcendental experience…

As we notice the changes that surround us with the change of seasons, we are reminded of the importance of listening carefully, not only to the happenings in the external world, but to our internal voice as well...

Miracles are available to all of us, but they don’t land on our heads, at least not very often. It’s why we insisted on using an action verb in the subtitle of The Miracle Collectors, UNCOVERING Stories of Wonder, Joy, and Mystery…

While sometimes miracles are subtle and known only to the recipient, some miracles seem big and bold and beg us to see the miraculous in the events that surround us…

We are all familiar with Dickens’ A Christmas Carol where Ebenezer Scrooge finds his humanity and soul in the nick of time…

Time is not always on our side as the saying goes, but in miracles that may not be the case. Timing is a common denominator in so many miracle stories: being in the right place at the right time, listening to your inner voice when it tells you something isn't quite right, or a chance meeting that changes your life. But timing alone isn't enough - another key ingredient is an acknowledgment of what is in front of you, or in your heart, and saying yes to its bidding...

It's hard to know how to respond in a world that continues to bring up stark and crushing realities. We can give of our resources, or choose to put our head in the sand, or, perhaps, shift our focus to the mystery ever present amidst the madness…

G. K. Chesterton, a man who has been called the Apostle of Common Sense, wisely wrote, “We  men and women are all in the same boat upon a stormy sea. We owe each other a terrible and tragic loyalty.” It’s a quote that Katie found years ago and while originally I liked it, I’ve come to appreciate its meaning even more in the last few months, as like many of us the seas have indeed been stormy…

We hope you find time to bask in the late summer glow before the hustle of a new school or work year begins again. As Katie writes about in this month's blog, there are always opportunities to connect with our surroundings and each other, and there is no better time than now…

Summer is in full swing, and at a time when we are supposed to be kicking back and basking in vacation's slower pace, life continues around us setting records for unbearable high heat, eerie smoke-filled skies, and disconcerting travel snafus. And yet, all is not lost; there are angels among us that step up and give us moments of relief, of gratitude, and of salvation…

As Katie writes in this month’s blog, connecting to and honoring your own light leads to a fulfilling life…Advice from the dying seems like it might elicit a treasure trove of wisdom. There’s no holding back and nothing to lose with only weeks to live…

We all have a role to play in ensuring that the peace and freedom others gave their lives to protect endures this Memorial Day…

It is that time of year when the verdant hills and colorful blossoms speak to the renewal and rebirth that spring offers us. Stopping to smell the flowers can put us into a mindset of wise contemplation, including reflecting on the big questions like, 'what is the meaning of life?' as Katie does in this month's newsletter…

While we love this headline, it illustrates a personal conflict: on the one hand, there is the fact that a major national magazine recognizes people want to hear about miracles, and yet on the other hand, many of us are afraid to acknowledge or talk about the miracles that occur in our own lives. We know that miracles are not confined to joyous events; sometimes they occur at times of fear or when danger is present. Giving voice to these difficult situations and finding the grace to move forward is a gift worth sharing, as People magazine recognizes…

It's a good thing we get to celebrate Valentine's Day in February since the middle of winter always seems to need a boost. It gives us an excuse to focus on love all month long, including the idea that love is not tangible or of this world…

May your days be filled with wonder as you turn the page on a new year. As Martin Buber wrote “All real living is meeting,” this month we focus on connection and placing ourselves in the midst of all there is…

Over the coming holidays we celebrate miracles, whether it's the birth of Jesus as the light of the world or the festival of lights known as Hanukkah…

Make gift giving easy this holiday season! We will sign, wrap, and send a copy of The Miracle Collectors to your gift list - all with a holiday tag from you!

The message of Thanksgiving is simple - to give thanks. The hard part is knowing what that means in our topsy-turvy, 24/7 world where we are bombarded with crisis after crisis…Still, I love the notion of a whole holiday where the main purpose is to express gratitude.

This month, Katie reflects on the importance of causes that are larger than we are and take us outside of our personal perspective. Wherever you are, we hope you find time to appreciate the power of something beyond ourselves.