Stillheart Institute – Wisdom Woman Weekend FALL in the Mountains. 10/2010.

Welcome to one of the world’s best kept secrets. Stillheart Institute.

This glass-etched logo adorns the front doors of Stillheart, nestled high in the redwoods and mountains of Woodside, California.

Stillheart is a place of learning and transformation. She (those who know Stillheart well refer to her as she) opens her arms to all who seek [...]

Blossoming Into Me.

When I was young, I hardly knew what lie in store for me,

A tiny bud on a leafy bush, as shy as I could be.

Petals wrapped up tightly kept me safe and free from harm,

Protected from the elements, I weathered every storm.

Then Mother Nature held [...]

Vacation Extraordinaire!

When my son Chris first suggested that we celebrate his 21st (which is today, BTW) in Cabo, Mexico, I wasn’t all that excited.

You know, all the same worries that everyone seems to have about Mexico…the water, the possibility of a hurricane, the flu, blah, blah, blah.

This picture aptly sums up how I feel about our [...]

Heading South . . . out of office!

The passports are in order . . . (one of the worst pictures I’ve ever seen of myself!)

The skimpy clothes are packed (I’m not ready to put on this wardrobe! I want to stay bundled under these jeans and sweatshirts!)

The legs are shaved (but they are so white that I’m afraid I may blind the [...]

My Gift of Intention – To Me!

Remember a while back when I told you about one of my favorite coffee establishments here in San Mateo, California called Rendez Vous Cafe? (http://www.wisdomwoman.com/cassie/?cat=8)

It’s an awesome, funky, cool coffee shop and guess what? They just opened up an adjoining space and added a gift gallery! Yippee!

I stopped in last week for a latte and [...]

Let’s all write our WILLS!

When I say “I’ll TRY to do something,” I usually don’t.

When I say “I’m NOT going to do this or that,” it’s a sure bet I’ll do it.

But, when I say “I WILL do something,” I almost always stick to it.

I know this is matter of semantics, but our minds react differently to the way [...]

Tips from Deepak Chopra!

During the Holidays, it’s easy to forget to do those things for yourself that will help make you a more rested, healthy and balanced you.

I just received the monthly newsletter from Deepak Chopra and it had a nice list of 9 tips for relaxing during the holidays.

I’ve added a few of my own at the [...]

Every Wise Woman needs a HAT!

Hats are cool! They can be both utilitarian and fashion fun.

Hats can keep your head warm, hide your locks on a bad hair day, allow you to hide from the world or create a brand new look for yourself.

Throughout history, women have sported the most elaborate and stylish hats. Some women are known for their [...]