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 …
Wellbeing
Boundaries for Beginners
“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 …
My “Not-Enough-Ness” is Showing
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 Grief Have to Do with It?
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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Stop Trying So Hard
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 …
What Is the Story You Are Telling Yourself?
(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 …
The Blame and Shame Culture of Good Vibrations and Positive Thoughts
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 …
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The Magic of New Perspectives
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 …
Blessed Are the Sandpaper People….Loving the People Who Annoy Us
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 …
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You Cannot See Clearly Through Boiling Water – Why Anger, Hurt, Fear, and Judgment Blur Our Vision
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 …
Invite Forgiveness to Your Holiday Gathering
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 …
Portals and Thresholds
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 …
Self Care and Belonging – Strong Back, Soft Front, Wild Heart
“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 …
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Almost-Famous Marinara Sauce – Good for the Body and Soul (Recipe Included)
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 …
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The YES Diet – How to Stop Saying YES When You Want to Say NO
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 …
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Understanding Ho’oponopono – the Ancient Hawaiian Art of Forgiveness
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 …
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10,000 Steps and Counting – My Fitbit Anniversary
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 …
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7 Secrets to Success in Anything or How to Be Happy in 7 Simple Steps
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 …
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Need a Little Help Getting to Sleep? Sip this Delicious ZZZ Powerhouse (Recipe Included)
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. …
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To Relieve Stress Practice Mindful Yoga Walking
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 …