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Permission Granted to Just Be
STOP! Just stop. For a moment. Now Breathe. Breathe again. Stay focused on your breath for the next few minutes…I’ll wait…go ahead and...
catrunningelk
Sep 20, 20242 min read


When Anxiety Comes to Call
What can you do? When anxiety comes; Breathe Recognize it for what it is. Breathe Accept what it is. Breathe Love it. That’s right,...
catrunningelk
Jul 10, 20242 min read


Fall Is Upon Us – Quit Resisting What Is and Love Where You Are Now – Even If Another Wi
I was at Walmart yesterday, buying some supplies for class, and saw they had my favorite warm socks out again. That’s good news, if you...
catrunningelk
Sep 27, 20194 min read


The Panic at The Mall and Remembering Those Who Passed On Halloween
Dear Friends, Friday night I was at the mall. I don’t do malls. I really don’t. In the last year I have been there twice. My...
catrunningelk
Oct 31, 20183 min read


Barefoot on the Trail
My feet are hurting right now and it makes me happy. It’s been a long, long time since I was barefoot on the trail. Walking my path today...
catrunningelk
May 18, 20183 min read


Shifting the Energy One Positive Thought At A Time…
Seems there are a lot of storms going on right now. External storms, and internal storms. I am hearing from many people that things...
catrunningelk
Aug 12, 20172 min read


Grumpy Doves Need More Love
It has been said that attention is the most basic form of love. Lately I have been giving a lot of attention to those I love. My...
catrunningelk
May 19, 20173 min read
How Do You Pray?
The way we pray and meditate varies. The name we use for that which is Divine is alterable. Yet the most important thing you can do is...
catrunningelk
Feb 25, 20172 min read
It’s 4 a.m. and Spirit Is Knocking At My Door
It’s not the first time this has happened. And it still startles me, scares me and definitely gets my attention when Spirit knocks on my...
catrunningelk
Oct 20, 20142 min read
We Took The Long Way Home – Which Wasn’t My Intention
We Took The Long Way Home.. Which wasn’t my intention at all. Grace, Amber, two cats and me, Cat, were headed back to Florida. Just...
catrunningelk
Jul 5, 20144 min read
The Magic Returns Again…and Again…and Again
Just when I thought the magic had passed, it returned. Just when I was ready to live in the memory, and appreciate what was, more amazing...
catrunningelk
Jan 4, 20144 min read
Peace From My Heart To Yours
Finding Peace “I need to see the dolphin!” I called out to my daughters, Amber and Grace. “Pack your bags, we’re going to the beach.” I...
catrunningelk
Dec 25, 20132 min read
Just Say ‘Yes!’
I went looking for a job, and I found a large body of water instead. Driving up and down an unfamiliar road I looked and looked for the...
catrunningelk
Oct 9, 20134 min read
Look Up!
I’d been feeling really bogged down lately. I was spending way too much time asking, ‘Why’ questions. “Why are things the way they are?...
catrunningelk
Aug 21, 20134 min read
Keep It Wild and Free
From the very first moment I saw him, I could not take my eyes off of him. There was something very special that made him stand out from...
catrunningelk
Aug 21, 20134 min read
Unconditional Love
I want to tell you about love. It has been my mission the last several years to learn unconditional love for all, including myself. If...
catrunningelk
Aug 9, 20134 min read
Keep Your Heart Open
“You don’t need a dog. It just doesn’t make sense to get a dog right now.” This is a serious conversation from the dinner table at my...
catrunningelk
Oct 9, 20126 min read
The Mouse, the Moon and the Jumping Mother
Spirit knows how to get me out of my chair. Yes, it was a mouse. And I am not honoring mouse just yet. Notice I didn’t even capitalize...
catrunningelk
Sep 7, 20126 min read
Grasshopper Is Here Today…
I am thrilled to see him. Overjoyed, ecstatic. I want you to understand, I am really happy to see my friend. It has been so long, too...
catrunningelk
Aug 26, 20125 min read
The Goodwill Sparrow
I am given beautiful clothes, furniture, and everything we need when we need it. But this day I didn’t feel a need to acquire more...
catrunningelk
Jun 24, 20123 min read
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