Open Your Eyes & Your Heart

I was reading a quote today about how the difficult moments in our life have the potential to open our eyes and open our hearts. I realize life has been challenging for most people this last couple of years.  I also know that people are expanding their knowledge of the world around them.  Taking … [Read more...]

The Creatures Of Your Soul

The Creatures Of Your Soul - Steve Tallamy's Monthly Article Think of the creatures of the woodlands and forests as your soul; they are pure, shy creatures that only reveal themselves when they feel safe and in harmony with your physical presence. Crash your way through the undergrowth and you … [Read more...]

Remaining Rooted To Our Core

As I sat at the beach recently contemplating life, growth and the New Year, a tree seemed to whisper my name. This beautiful tree that I sat before was sharing it's wisdom about remaining rooted to the center of our core, as it remains rooted to the earth, connected to Mother Earth, to source, just … [Read more...]

Debra Oakland's Interview with George Lewis

On November 9th 2010, I was interviewed by the host of Spiritual Broadcasting Network, George Lewis. We talked about various subjects relating to my life, courage, spirituality, family, friends, books I enjoy and the "Five Nasty's" as I call them. I would like to thank George Lewis and his producer … [Read more...]

My Definition of Courage

I was thinking about Courage. Huge subject, but this is what came to me while mulling it over. Courage is the will to act upon the strength and power within the Heart. Courage is not something you can have, it is something you become. To live a courageous life takes place in a person's life when … [Read more...]