That into which we breathe life, grows . This is especially true for positive and negative mindsets. When we foster positive thoughts and project good things happening, we call in this energy and ask the Universe to bring us more. The same is true of negative thoughts. If we hold space for doubt, worry, the ‘worst’ which could happen, we give life and energy to those outcomes and subconsciously, we are inviting them to happen. Once we realize the weight of our intentions

Recently, a friend shared with me an observation: animals can tell us they are happy, sad, anxious, feeling safe and showing love by their body movements – a wagging tail, pointed or drawn back ears, expressiveness in their eyes. As humans, we rely on communicating these emotions through language. Yet, all too often, we fail to do this. We don’t take the time for a phone call to thank someone and express the significance of receiving a thoughtful gift. We struggle to exp

When we give grace to something or someone or to ourselves, we grant permission for it to ‘be,’ just as it is. This is a form of radical acceptance*. We are meeting ourselves and anything around us exactly where we are, for how we are, without judgment and without expectation. Practicing grace can be a new way of living for some of us. Quite often, we are ingrained with a mindset of ‘being the best’ or striving to be ‘perfect or nothing at all.’ These are extremely limi

The last several days and months have been testing our patience as human beings, particularly in light of recent US government decisions. If the purpose of being human is to maintain humanity (the collective care for the human species, in consideration of all humans), it can be difficult to understand and process why things like civil rights, human rights and personal rights are still subject to idealized control. There seemed to be hope for collective survival through a

“We can learn nothing except by going from the known to the unknown.” ~ Claude Bernard When we think about learning something new, it’s easy to forget we first started in a place of unknowing. Perhaps there was something that sparked interest, leading to discovery, or perhaps learning came through overcoming challenge. Regardless of the reason for learning something new, there is a deep beauty and wisdom gleaned from recognizing we must first accept there is something we d

‘Girl Tribe.’ ‘Boys’ Club.’ ‘Mom’s Group.’ ‘The Crew.’ These are all examples of ways we look to find collective mindset, purpose and companionship as we travel through life. And this quest is a particularly critical part of living fully! It's in our DNA to share in community with people who support us, who give us a place to express ideas, overcome fears, celebrate wins, grieve over losses and turn to for help. As human culture emerged, having tribe and community meant s

Do you ever get somewhere and sense that you have no actual recollection of the steps you took to get there? Maybe this happens while driving, as you focus on the chatter of your mind, yet the actions of turning left, slowing down for the curve and stopping for a light all happen from repetitive memory? Or maybe you have those days when you realize you haven’t eaten because you were caught up in the many demands and activities in your day? Do your weekends seem to vanish int

Have you heard the term – ‘lean into your edge’? Whether already familiar with this phrase, let’s talk a bit about why the ‘edge’ is a wellness buzzword. First, it’s important to understand what the ‘edge’ is and isn’t. The edge is that place of discomfort, the place where you feel drawn to explore the unknown about yourself because it’s intriguing and pushes you to challenge your beliefs and limits (about yourself and about life). The edge is not a place to live on adre

The news headlines these days are ripe to leave us feeling uncertain about the future and sorrowful for the suffering of others across the world . This is a normal feeling when affairs are out of our control. Across the world, countries are fighting, resources are scarce, global warming and deforestation are ever-present, riots and unrest are happening in the streets of America, Wall Street numbers spike and crash daily, politicians align with agendas for power – there is c

Each day, the sun is rising a little sooner and setting a little later, an indicator that winter is slowly wrapping up and the dawn of spring is on the horizon. What better time to talk about flowers? Soon, the earliest spring buds will begin emerging from their winter slumber, awakening elements of color against the bland hues of the Earth’s winter rest. Beyond their colorful array, with flowers, we have a glimpse of the deep wisdom of the Universe. Flowers follow a rhythm

Take a moment and think back to when you felt your best. Breathe into how you felt – did you feel alive? Did life feel easier? How did you feel when you weren’t weighed down by worries or deadlines or commitments? Were you counting calories or counting stars? What was your overall sense - were you happy? Joyful? Peaceful? Taking this reflective moment reconnects you with your inner self, regaining perspective of how you felt when you were thriving. This moment is (like

Ritual: ceremonial, customary, rite This is an interesting concept. Practicing something (or several things) in a rhythmic fashion, which is repeated, held with honor, and incorporated into regular life, carries power. Civilizations have practiced ritual for thousands of years, with the intent to come closer to their god, or to understand life around them, or to hold sanctity for sacred objects. Ritual was a means of living in closer connection with the elements and space a

What’s your favorite part of your body? What’s your favorite part of YOU ? Is it your smile, or your sharp wit, or perhaps your big heart, or your prettily painted toenails? No matter which part of yourself you love, the key here is that you DO love that part of yourself! Congratulations!! Finding the parts of yourself that bring you joy, which make you feel confident and give you light in your life is so very important to nourishing your mind, body and soul with love.

You know those days when you just feel ‘off?’ When maybe you don’t want to get out of bed? Or feel like bailing on all your commitments and hiding from the world? I have those days. And for many years, I tried my hardest to just move past those feelings. I tried to deny them, push through and champion on. From a young age, we learn that ‘negative’ or ‘undesirable’ feelings aren’t okay, that they somehow aren’t acceptable in our regular daily lives. Babies are lauded for

Life these days is constantly on the go! We often find ourselves caught up in the day's tasks, work demands, social commitments, grocery shopping lists, number of steps you logged....all of it. Taking just 1 minute, a couple times a day, helps reset the mind, reset your outlook, and give you a quick reboot to continue on through the day. Take a moment to practice this Quick Reboot: Step 1 : Sit comfortably, close your eyes gently Step 2 : Take a deep breath in, fill your l