On Practicing Presence - Emily's story

"After I turned on the wrong burner of the stove one day, I decided to see what would happen if I set myself a goal of practicing presence: for one week, ... "

On Slowing Down – Cathy’s story

"For years I felt something was missing in my life—it was me! As a working mother I had unwittingly stepped onto the treadmill . . ."

On a Room of One's Own - Brenda's story

"I often feel like I am swimming upstream in rapids –with the forces of the water taking my breath away. Like the extreme turbulence causing the rapids, the “power of our culture” is fierce – . . . "

On Valuing Self -- Kathy's story

"After working with the Deep River, the biggest thing that I've received is the idea of myself as being of importance. . . "

On Paying Attention - Susan's Story

"I remember the first time I took the Deep River Group (I have taken it twice), I felt out of place in that I seemed to be the exception––I felt I was not someone who had issues around over-extending, setting boundaries and taking time for myself. . . "

On Doing Something You Love – Laura’s story

"How much we deprive ourselves of, as women in this run-til-you-drop culture! How many of my friends have no time to care for themselves, let alone (dare I say it out loud?) pursue a hobby or passion just for the joy of it. . . "

On Confidence, Thankfulness and Love –
Jeanne's story

"I guess if I have a story of 'deep rivers,' it's in the confidence I was bequeathed by my late husband Bill. . . "

On Multitasking - Heidi's story

"A thought to consider about multitasking which we all toss a round a lot these days . . . "

On Serendipity and Support for Change –
Stephanie's story

". . .I had only read 2 chapters when a work colleague announced she was resigning to stay at home with her young child. She was just treated for cancer at 35 and was having a hard time balancing a toddler and full time job.  But  she was also freaking out inside in case giving up her career was the wrong thing to do.  I lent her your book. . ."

On Inner Wisdom and the Deep River  - Sue's story

"I am astounded by the wisdom that is mine for the taking when I take the time to open up to my inner self. Maybe – probably, in fact – it isn’t my inner self that is so wise, but is providing my access to the wisdom that is universal. It’s a paradox… by sitting, by listening to our silence we get the answers we seek. . . "

On Deep Listening – John J.'s story

"Deep River might appear to be a "women's book", but it's not.  In fact, Deep River's very worthwhile message applies equally well to men.  Regardless of gender, we are all prone to becoming lost in the noisy rush of our lives. . .

On Taming Perfectionism - Yvette's story

"I had a wonderful childhood, a relatively easy transition to adulthood, and was successful at college (graduate school also), marriage and work. . .

On Joy and Sorrow – Katherine's story  

"My life is not only about balancing tasks of wife, mother, sister, daughter, friend, worker, and more, it is also about coming to terms with extremes that often collide. . .

On the Power of the Culture – Ingrid's story

Even though, at a fairly young age, I began to realize that keeping up with the  Jones and lots of cultural demands was exhausting, . .

On Making Boundaries –– Heidi S.’s story

"Personally, it has been very hard for me to feel good about myself unless I’m doing 100 things at once.  I am finding that the pressure I put on myself is making me miserable. . . ."

The Deep River – Carol's story

"What is the deep river to me?  Peace.  Stillness.  Grace.  Poise.  The Woods.  Ellie's eyes.  Oneness.  The Divine energy.  Source. . .

On The Value of the "Did Do" List –– Edith's Story

"I'm reading your book in little spurts (the universe has thrown some rather trying curve-balls at me so I've taken refuge in escapist lit. this winter).  However! -- I have started a Did Do list, as you recommend. . . ."