12 Tips To Create A Joyful 2011

Time does fly doesn't it? The beginning of a New Year always leads me to reflect on the passing year.  2010 was full of the joys and challenges of a year well lived. I am grateful for every moment, even the painful one's.  I recently heard someone say that our greatest wounds form us and put us on … [Read more...]

A Lesson To Be Learned From Nature

Happy Holidays and Blessings to you for the New Year! I am looking forward with anticipation to the changes 2011 are bringing.  Steve Tallamy and I have decided to co-author a book together.  I have been working on my book for some time, yet it was missing an element I could not put my finger on. My … [Read more...]

Foraging in America

It is my pleasure to share Steve Tallamy's Monthly Article "Foraging in America."  We had a wonderful visit with Steve and are very grateful for his presence in our lives. Happy Holidays Everyone from Living in Courage! Foraging In America Many of you will know that I have just come back from the … [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...]