Why Do Nothing??
Over the years I’ve often heard from others that I have a great deal of stamina and work hard. I know this about myself and generally consider this a strength. … Read more
Meditation or mindfulness? What’s the difference anyway?
What’s the difference between mindfulness and meditation? The terms “meditation” and “mindfulness” are often used interchangeably correctly claiming to provide practitioners a vast range of mental, physical and psychological benefits. … Read more
What’s Your Thanksgiving Ritual?
Do you have certain routines or rituals that reliably help you to flourish? Rituals give us a sense of meaning and control over our lives. They are actions or behaviors … Read more
It’s Scary to Reveal Our True Selves!
What does it mean to be a truly authentic person? And how many people do you know actually fit that description? Are you authentic? What stops us from being authentic? … Read more
Taking in the good as daily practice…
Do you find yourself worrying, being negative or feeling anxious when things are basically okay? I’m reminded of a quote by Mark Twain, “I’ve had a lot of worries in … Read more
Reflection and the Sacred Pause
What does it mean to reflect about your life? Your life choices? Your relationships? Your behaviors? Reflection is the ability to focus on one’s strengths and weaknesses. It’s about taking … Read more
Why self-compassion matters
Today I’m going to be talking about self-compassion and bringing it into all aspects of our lives. What does it mean to truly embrace ourselves as we are? And how … Read more
What we learned from our beloved Kooper
The day before my first webinar I faced another of life’s terrible losses. We had to put down our beautiful, majestic Portuguese Waterdog, Kooper. He slid peacefully into eternal sleep … Read more
Who Are You?
Wherever you are in your life, the big question is, “Who do you want to become?” In this email, I’m suggesting that you consider doing a brief journaling exercise which … Read more
The Death of Perfect
Do you sometimes strive for perfection at home, at work, making plans or even just having a dinner party? Are you left feeling anxious or worried that you’ve not done … Read more