We all have egos. Our egos protect us, but they also keep us playing small if we don’t work with them. Ego can also stop us from taking that first meaningful step. We are likely to play small rather than take the first step to real success that is meaningful to us. You may haveContinue reading “You’re Never Going Anywhere If You Don’t Take That First Small Step”
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Waking Up Well – Part 1
How do you start your day? Do you wake up and jump out of bed, full of life and energy, ready to go with a plan? Are you focused and have a plan for the day that provides you with the ability to achieve your goals and stay in the flow all day? If so,Continue reading “Waking Up Well – Part 1”
Let’s Talk About Poop
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – Part 1″ _builder_version=”3.6″] I recently wrote an article following my trauma-informed yoga training workshop and how “off” I’ve been feeling. INSERT ARTICLE LINK I’ve worked for years on this mind-body-soul connection and am relatively in touch with myself and when something isn’t working for me. Time to talk about poop!Continue reading “Let’s Talk About Poop”
Healing is Better than Hurting, Even if it Hurts to Heal
These last two weeks, I’ve been triggered by all the events in the US. As I write this, we are in the middle of the nomination process of Brett Kavanaugh to the US Supreme Court. So by the time you read this, you know that ending of that process. This isn’t about politics though. ItContinue reading “Healing is Better than Hurting, Even if it Hurts to Heal”
Feeling Depleted? Let’s Talk and Find Some Answers
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.48″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] I was fragile and tired. I’d just spent my weekend attending a 16 hour Trauma Informed Yoga workshop. Even though the workshop was about how to help other people through trauma using yoga tools and methods, I was taken back toContinue reading “Feeling Depleted? Let’s Talk and Find Some Answers”
5 Powerful Ways to Tackle Clutter Like a Boss
We live in a time that feels far from simple. Signs of success include big houses and multiple cars and incredibly busy lives. We fill our houses will lots of things. We’re proud of our full schedules and how organized and together our lives are. Busy, busy, busy!
An Exercise in Letting Go
Clinging to material things is a source of unhappiness. Heck, clinging to most things causes unhappiness. Who has time for that?
What are you doing this week that fills your soul?
What are you doing this week that fills your soul? How about next week or a month from now? Are there any exhibits or flower shows or chamber music at a local venue? Seek out life. It takes intention and open eyes to find the juiciness in it. And then you have things to look forward to.
Who is the Pretty Woman in That Photo?
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Who is the pretty woman in that photo? Oh…it’s me, just a few years ago. I just had one of those moments that still surprise me. I’ve done a lot of work around body image and confidence.Continue reading “Who is the Pretty Woman in That Photo?”
Under the Waterfall
I’m working on my master Reiki training as I stand under this glorious waterfall in Iceland. Waterfalls are closely associated with Reiki. Reiki is a Japanese technique that promotes healing, stress reduction, and relaxation. It’s a type of energetic healing that uses unseen “loving life force energy” that flows through us at all times. ReikiContinue reading “Under the Waterfall”