Are You Living or Are You Dying?
Someone asked the Dalai Lama what surprises him most and this was his answer...“Man, because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health. [...]
Become Smitten with Fall––Gracefully Transition into Cooler and Shorter Days
I am smitten with Fall. Walks at dusk, and the crunch of fallen leaves beneath my feet cozy me up to the idea of less hours of sunshine, and the potential for rain. I light the candles, sleep a [...]
It’s my birthday. Guess how I’m celebrating
Seven days from now it will be a new year. At least it will be for me. Even more so than on December 31st, I go all out for my birthday, but not in the way you are likely thinking. My celebratory [...]
Health + Happiness Holiday Gift Guide–-Give comfort, love, and wellness this year
The idea of holiday gifting causes many to come undone at the seams. Not enough money. No time to shop. No idea what to get the distant family member whose name was drawn from a hat. [...]
What the recent death of my brother taught me about life––a lesson in love.
When my mom told me about the crash, I received a phantom punch to the throat. I couldn’t speak. I couldn’t inhale. I couldn’t exhale. I grabbed my neck in a reflex of panic for not being able to [...]
Oh, there is a germination period?
Yesterday, I caught up with a friend and much of our conversation was centered on the topic of needing more patience. She and I have wants, like we all do. Yet, sometimes we are so eager to [...]
Can’t Wait for Your Next Trip? How to Build a Life You Don’t Need a Vacation From
During a recent coaching session, a client and I were peeling back layers of her discontent to get to the core of her dissatisfaction with life. We had an hour together, and at about forty [...]
Insert you here. Trust in your own wings.
“A bird sitting on a tree is never afraid of the branch breaking, because its trust is not on the branch, but on its own wings.” This morning I received a message from my heart. It [...]
The cancer scar that put my acne to shame
Crumbling is part of being human. Grief, frustration, and straight up unforeseen upheaval are elements of our journey that we may encounter many times. But, why is it we get pummeled sometimes, [...]
Spring is for creating space
It seems that everyone I talk to lately is cleaning out his or her closets. Shoes, denim, sweaters, hoodies, coats, and even jewelry are being sifted through, and given away, or sold online. I [...]
