Surrender Is the Beginning, Not the End
Reader Question: That mantra you use is horrible! The third statement says I surrender. Why would you tell people to give up? I expected better from you. (If you’re curious …
Reader Question: That mantra you use is horrible! The third statement says I surrender. Why would you tell people to give up? I expected better from you. (If you’re curious …
“I would rather crawl over broken glass than risk creating conflict. I need better boundaries! Where do I start? ” This was an exciting moment of self-recognition, solid evidence that …
Somewhere along the way, my value as a person got tangled up with my productivity. The more I could DO, the more valuable I would BE. The inner pressure to …
The Alchemy of Adversity. What does that mean? Well first, alchemy. Alchemy is the medieval precursor of modern-day chemistry, based on a very early and rudimentary understanding about chemical processes …
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Yesterday was one of those days. Things went wrong. The pollen was irritating my eyes making it hard to see my computer screen. The tripod fell apart just as we …
(Read below or watch the video here.) Every story we tell ourselves has two parts – the facts – those are external – and the stories we tell ourselves about …
Reader Question: (Referencing Your Baggage is the Gateway to Your Superpower) one thing I question is your statement about energy being neither good nor bad. Is energy in your mind different …
The Blame and Shame Culture of Good Vibrations and Positive Thoughts Read More »
The magic is all around us, every minute of every day. The trick is in seeing it. 2019 has been a doozy of a year for so many people. We …
You know who they are. They excel at rubbing us the wrong way. They couldn’t be more irritating if they tried. Who knows? Maybe they do try. They’re awfully damn …
Blessed Are the Sandpaper People….Loving the People Who Annoy Us Read More »
There is a sense of lostness that accompanies anger, hurt, fear, or judgment. You feel lost in the world, isolated by your own feelings. You feel lost in yourself, trapped …
This the season…. To feel ALL the feelings, good and bad. Especially the ones related to family or lack of family or family that has done you wrong. Like no …
I was born on the 8th day of the 11th month. Yesterday. (Birthday officially over, but the feeling of portal opening continues.) Beginning with that birthing date, life has unfolded …
“All too often our so-called strength comes from fear, not love; instead of having a strong back, many of us have a defended front shielding a weak spine. In other …
Self Care and Belonging – Strong Back, Soft Front, Wild Heart Read More »
The calendar may say April, but the weather is once again chilly, rainy, and utterly dreary. It feels more like Day 97 of January than mid-spring. And that makes it …
Almost-Famous Marinara Sauce – Good for the Body and Soul (Recipe Included) Read More »
It’s that time of year again. The internet is full of people making resolutions, posting their Word of the Year, and committing to saying YES more often. Me? I’ve decided …
The YES Diet – How to Stop Saying YES When You Want to Say NO Read More »
Ho’oponopono came on my radar around 2008. It was time for another deep dive into self-healing and I sensed that forgiveness related to men and dating would play a significant …
Understanding Ho’oponopono – the Ancient Hawaiian Art of Forgiveness Read More »
My husband gave me a Fitbit for Christmas 2017. I suspect he was weary of listening to me whine about becoming sedentary and brag about how much walking I used …
10,000 Steps and Counting – My Fitbit Anniversary Read More »
This post can only begin with a confession. Two confessions, actually. Confession # 1 – This little gem is paraphrased from an article in Southern Living magazine. Mom became a subscriber …
7 Secrets to Success in Anything or How to Be Happy in 7 Simple Steps Read More »
Starting around age 40, I began having trouble getting to sleep. That had NEVER happened before, and I might have even been called the Sleeping Queen back in the day. …
Need a Little Help Getting to Sleep? Sip this Delicious ZZZ Powerhouse (Recipe Included) Read More »
Ah, stress. It has been my constant companion for several years now. Some is good stress. Some is not. All is exhausting. And it’s just part of life, especially as …