by pattyptakkogutek | Jan 10, 2013 | Spiritually Speaking
The one question that I am referring to is based on Secret #2: “Life is not a matter of chance, but of choices that we make along the way.” That “secret” should be obvious. Why did I have to learn that “secret” along my journey?...
by pattyptakkogutek | Jan 3, 2013 | Spiritually Speaking
-Over the holidays I was notified that “A Change of Habit” was the Runner Up in two book contests: the New England Book Festival and the London Book Festival. -More good news: I’ve been invited to participate in a panel discussion at the New England...
by pattyptakkogutek | Dec 27, 2012 | Spiritually Speaking
Making a New Year’s resolution again this year? Do you think that my annual resolution to “eat healthy”,” drink less”, and “lose 5 pounds” is really going to motivate me this year? In reality, false expectations can get us...
by pattyptakkogutek | Dec 20, 2012 | Spiritually Speaking
‘Tis the Season for WOW! The magical season, not only for children, but for those pure of heart. It’s a religious celebration that is skewed with commercial demands, pulling us sometimes “apart at the seams.” My dear friend, Jackie, who I...
by pattyptakkogutek | Dec 13, 2012 | Spiritually Speaking
I know many people were talking about the “end” on 12-12-12. I...
by pattyptakkogutek | Dec 6, 2012 | Spiritually Speaking
I kicked off my “guilt-free holiday season” with good friends, wine, jewelry, and a book signing. On November 27th, from 4:00-7:00 nearly 50 women wined, dined, shopped for strings of colorful beads and lined up for books to be signed for gifts for...
by pattyptakkogutek | Nov 29, 2012 | Spiritually Speaking
With Thanksgiving behind us, the upcoming holiday season is officially here. (Although Macy’s enjoyed an early kick-off entertaining shoppers with Christmas carols as I was folding up my Halloween costume.) The seasonal festivities are joy-filled but can also...
by pattyptakkogutek | Nov 28, 2012 | Spiritually Speaking
Fear and trepidation gave way to enthusiasm and euphoria as I broadcast the Hay House Radio Show: “A Change of Habit, 7 Secrets to Guilt Free Living” on November 15th. I know many of you missed parts of the show due to the time: traffic hour, cocktail...
by pattyptakkogutek | Nov 12, 2012 | Spiritually Speaking
Please join me, a recovering Catholic, Sister Mary Vodka, on Hay House Radio for this free seminar: “A Change of Habit; 7 Secrets to Guilt-Free Living. The show will be live on Nov. 15th from 5:00-6:30 MST. Although it is free, you must register at...
by pattyptakkogutek | Nov 6, 2012 | Spiritually Speaking
Recently Joe and I were enjoying the sights and bites of NYC, scheduled to depart on Monday, Oct. 29th. We were aware of an impending storm never realizing its severity or speed. Our Friday morning visit to the 9/11 Memorial proved to be not only moving but...
by pattyptakkogutek | Nov 5, 2012 | Spiritually Speaking
At the AZ Authors Association 2012 Literary Contest banquet on Saturday night, November 3, 2012, “A Change of Habit” was awarded “First Prize in Published Nonfiction”. Indeed, an honor! What fun it was to celebrate with other winners from...
by pattyptakkogutek | Oct 30, 2012 | Spiritually Speaking
You probably have seen or heard about Jenny McCarthy’s new book, “Bad Habits: Confessions of a Recovering Catholic.” I never would have guessed that Jenny and I have so much in common, yet so far apart. Both of us were raised in devout Catholic...
by pattyptakkogutek | Oct 23, 2012 | Spiritually Speaking
I’m so excited to share with you that “A Change of Habit” was announced as the winner in the “2012 Southern California Book Festival” for the “spiritual” category. Thanks to each of you for your support and encouragement. ...
by pattyptakkogutek | Oct 11, 2012 | Spiritually Speaking
There’s a fine line between accommodating another’s schedule and keeping sanity in my own. I had my day planned: meeting Joe for lunch followed by walking to a local golf tournament. THEN my hair stylist called asking me if she could move my 3:00...
by pattyptakkogutek | Oct 4, 2012 | Spiritually Speaking
I’ve always heard that there is no concept of time on “the other side”. But as earthlings we are confined by time and space. I know we are bound by these measurements and I just accept the situation as it is. That is until I took a workshop given...
