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Have you ever been captivated by something magically life-changing? A teaching, healing, or new perspective that felt eye-opening, exciting, and hopeful… Maybe you felt that meditation or [...]

Can a poem change your life? This one did for me. Luna Jaffe (financial planner, artist, poet, and more) helped me see how my “non-essential” values and efforts have created true wealth: To care [...]

It’s the end of the year, with shopping frenzy, family celebrations, parties, travels, visitors, traffic, sweets, indulgences, and consequences….  Whew! During this time for renewal [...]

Seattle is also growing uncontrollably. Over 1000 people each week moved here during the last census year. This city has miles and miles of bumper-to-bumper traffic most every day. Overgrowth of [...]

Massaging My Dog to Sleep​ Have I mentioned that Sadie is the best dog in the world? She’s sweet, cuddly, smart, obedient (enough). And it’s not just me that loves her…if I don’t bring her [...]

   But first . . .  Consulting Teaches Me So Much About Insomnia and Rest  Talking with people this last month reminds me that… Some people (even though they’re up for hours in the [...]

I just returned from an incredible trip to Australia. I haven’t been a big traveler until this trip, but this was an opportunity of a lifetime: My daughter was competing for a world championship [...]

Resolutions are a big deal during the new year. People make lists of habits and actions to improve something about their lives. But for me, I like to envision a bigger change. How do you want to [...]

Do you struggle resting with a snoring partner? Here’s an email just about that, with some suggestions that might help you. Dear Sondra, Thanks for all of your wonderful recent resources! I have [...]

[Excerpt from my book Restful Insomnia:  How to Get the Benefits of Sleep, Even When You Can’t] I started humming in Restful Insomnia after a yoga class, where we said a few oms as we sat in a [...]