Posted On: August 30, 2013
I write often about ideas and strategies that increase a sense of well-being. They originate from a place within my soul that knows peace even if I am not always present in that space. And typically the ideas and strategies I talk about offer a backdrop of inspiration and uplifting energy. The reality is that some
Posted On: July 23, 2013
Here’s the deal, we have a ton of stuff that is expected of us each and every day. Some times it comes from our own internal ‘to-do’ lists and often it’s a mixture of responsibilities that come from work, family, and this thing we call life. As I was working through my own tedious tasks
Posted On: July 17, 2013
Are you feeling LUCKY today? I’m not talking about luck in the sense of go out and buy yourself a lottery ticket. I’m talking about 4 fundamental concepts: Love, Understanding, Compassion, and Kindness for Yourself. Sure, it’s a quirky play on words but the idea is that we all can remember the word lucky and apply
Posted On: July 8, 2013
As the summer rolls on and time seems to pass at a quicker pace than I like to admit, I realize how important it is for me to remain as present as possible and cherish these days. We talk about ‘being present’ all the time but I think this concept is as unique for each
Posted On: June 9, 2013
What defines a connection? How do you know you have connected with someone or something and what does it feel like? And most importantly, how do you nurture these connections? Some people may define their connections in direct correlation with the number of friends they have on Facebook or how many followers they have on
Posted On: May 27, 2013
I love the idea that sometimes we have to teach in order to learn. It becomes more clear all the time that when I share my experiences with someone or teach them something new; I learn the most and ultimately…grow the most. I used to think that we had to be some sort of expert
Posted On: May 17, 2013
The hardest thing I may never truly master in my life is the art of letting go. I have this idea that letting go is simple yet when the moment comes, I can be at a total loss. If I wrote out all of the things in my life I have chosen to let go
Posted On: April 29, 2013
An entire wall of mirrors, another wall of windows, and a class full of thin, trim, and apparently very flexible 20 somethings has led to a much-needed practice of self-compassion this evening. As I stared at myself while navigating this part Pilates and part Yoga (PiYo) class, I almost laughed at how ridiculous I looked.
Posted On: April 19, 2013
I have a dear friend Ann who lives in another state and I try to see her as often as possible. Her husband, Jim, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s a few years ago . During one visit, I had planned a surprise birthday party for Ann and managed to get most of the family there for
Posted On: April 16, 2013
When is the last time someone asked you, “What are you hoping for?” And how often do we spend time thinking about our hopes and dreams? I say things all the time like, “I’m hoping for a quiet day today” or “I hope traffic isn’t backed up this morning.” But I don’t really think about what