The Birthday Lesson
I’m in Vancouver, BC, celebrating my 60th birthday with two dear friends. It’s the first of several celebrations—not just marking a milestone, but the end of a whirlwind stretch of transition and busyness. Life demanded courage. And I, being a coward, fought it hard—and fruitlessly, of course. Life always gets its way. One perk of […]
This is my fight song?
I was four years old when JFK was assassinated; my only memory is of my mother crying as she vacuumed. Five years later, I was vaguely aware of the Chicago 7 and the assassinations of Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy, but I was still too young to fully grasp the battle lines […]
How do you handle a shit storm?
We sit on a park bench on a beautiful fall day. I am crying as Herb strokes my shoulder. I feel like a failure. I’ve been careless with our marriage and caused damage. The grief sits between us, heavy and silent. I don’t know what to do except cry. Herb taps my hand. “Hey,” he […]
The (Other) C Word
No, it’s not THAT C-word, (a word I have been rightly reprimanded for using in anger, arrogance, and for sheer shock value), the C-word I’m talking about is Calling. I started thinking about the word calling this morning. It was suggested by my meditation teacher, Scott Schwenk, a man I have never met or spoken […]
Magical Mexico Retreat Resources
Thank you for saying yes! Thank you to all who said yes to reclaiming your mojo in magical Mexico with me, Mach 11-18, 2023. I hope you had as amazing a time as I did. Here are some follow-up resources to help you keep grounded, open, and clear. Books Just click on graphics of any […]
Why We Age – Part 2
Aging is defined as a progressive loss of physical integrity, functionality, and increased vulnerability to illness and death that begins on the cellular level. While aging itself isn’t a disease, the aging process represents a major risk factor for several chronic diseases and conditions, including frailty and lack of resilience. Research on the biology of […]
Why We Age – Part 2
Aging is defined as a progressive loss of physical integrity, functionality, and increased vulnerability to illness and death that begins on the cellular level. While aging itself isn’t a disease, the aging process represents a major risk factor for several chronic diseases and conditions, including frailty and lack of resilience. Research on the biology of […]
Barbados Brain Spa Resources
welcome! The resources listed here are to help you increase mindfulness and reduce stress, tension, and anxiety. This is a dynamic list so please share your favorite tips and resources by emailing tina@tinasprinkle.com Click on pictures to link to the specific resource. BOOKS The Body Keeps The Scoreby Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D. Getting Past […]
Blood Sugar Balance 2022
Blood sugar imbalance is an underlying cause in most chronic diseases, including diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s and more. This 4 (+) week Blood Sugar Balance program provides everything you need to eat, move, and sleep to keep your blood sugar in the sweet spot- The spot where you have sustained energy, focus, […]
Before you head to the ranch
Greetings WILD IN MONTANA Retreat participants! You will be in Montana, hosted at the incomparable B Bar Ranch in just a few days. I thought it might be fun to learn more about the ranch, its mission, unique landscape, and beauty, as you travel this way. Taking a moment to envision your retreat and what […]
