Hey there, friend— You’ve likely noticed by now that I’m someone who takes the conversation to places that often feel uncomfortable and even triggering. The way I see it, that’s a good thing because when we’re triggered, we’re more inclined make changes. This...
Hey there, friend— Last week on the path, I zoomed in on some of the specific patterns we run when times are uncertain, and things seem to be unraveling in our lives. There’s a quote I love from one of Dan Millman’s books that has been coming to mind quite a...
Hey there, friend— This week on the path, I’m shining a light on two important factors for personal growth and spiritual development that we sometimes use as excuses for not taking action. The first is staying aligned with who you are and what is...
Hey there, friend— There are 3 integral areas of focus for those on the path of self-discovery, and those are emotional healing, personal growth, and spiritual development. Really, they’re all part of the one path. The differentiator is what part...
Hey there, friend— This week I’m shining a light on the collective conversation around recalibrating the modern rise of the feminine. I recently did a podcast episode with Alex Gil of Rebranding God, where we had a very important and to-the-point...
Hey there, friend— This week I’m shining a light on short-cutting and how it can be detrimental to our happiness, our relationships, and our ability to live a fulfilled life. Short-cutting is taking the easy way out or avoiding necessary efforts to achieve our...
Hey there, friend— Today we’re looking at our patterns for how we bring things to completion. How you bring things to completion will determine what you bring into your new beginnings. Read that again and let that be your contemplation prompt for today. ...
Hey there, friend— Over the past several weeks, I’ve shared some of the hardships and internal struggles I experienced over the last few years. As always, my intention is to talk about the messy parts in a healthy way that both acknowledges the...
Hey there, friend— This week on the path, I’m shining a light on finding ourselves and our center when life is dishing some mighty challenges. Many of us feel the desperate need to change other people or our circumstances when things aren’t working out...
Hey there, friend— As I approached a critical point in my marriage where I would ask for a temporary separation—knowing deep inside it would likely be the end—I was toe-to-toe with my darkest thoughts and deepest fears. In the space between thoughts of the...
Hey there, friend— This week on the path, I’m zooming in on the two things that tend to consume us when we’re faced with making big life decisions—our emotions and the haunting thoughts that accompany them—plus the one thing we ignore when we shouldn’t—our...
Hey there, friend— This week on the path, unexpected change is in the air and some of what the Universe is dishing might have you feeling like “what the…what?!?” When change takes us by surprise (as it often does), it can feel shocking, confusing,...
Every year in December, I spend some focused time recapitulating the year for the purpose of feeling gratitude for the people, events and experiences that helped me become a better version of myself. To help me remember all the milestones and special moments...
What comes to mind when you think of Thanksgiving? For many, it’s a time for gratitude, an opportunity to spend quality time with loved ones, and kick off the festive holiday season. And, for some, this time of year causes feelings of anxiety, overwhelm, and a sense...
What is “Self-Love” I was recently asked to explain (from my perspective) “self love” and what it means to actually love yourself. More specifically, this man asked, “How do you actually DO it? How do you arrive at a place where you really love...
Personal growth is that shiny object we all gravitate toward, even if we don’t really know what it means…or how to satisfy the craving. Personal growth has such a great ring to it. Many of us feel drawn to work on ourselves in one way or another. Maybe...
I’ve been a little quiet on the aviation front lately, in large part because my stuff is up (another way of saying I’m feeling frustrated because I’m up against yet another learning curve – haha!). In this...
We are ALL leaders to some capacity. We influence and affect everyone we come in contact with…EVERYONE. Leadership is something we do–consciously or unconsciously–through our daily choices and actions. It’s how we present ourselves when we think no...
How many times have you heard this, “wow, what a crazy year 2020 has been,” or, “I can’t wait for things to return to normal.” I think we can all agree that 2020 has been atypical (for at least a hundred reasons) and, is this baseline end-of-year sentiment really all...
The word gratitude is derived from the Latin word gratia, which means gratefulness, grace, or graciousness. In other words, gratitude is the appreciation that a person either receives or that a person gives. When we express gratitude many of us do it in a tangible...
Meditation is more than clearing one’s mind, it can also serve as a means to intentionally create positive change in your life. We’ve all heard the expression, “two birds, one stone.” Beginning your day with reflection and meaningful intent means you show up...
From an early age we are taught to think about our future. It starts when our parents or other family members ask us, “what do you want to be when you grow up?” For the majority of us, we are then prepared to follow a fairly set life agenda – do well in...
Seasons Change our Perspectives I don’t know about you, but the older I get the more I enjoy the shift from summer to fall. Maybe it’s because of the season of my life, or maybe I’m just ready to curl up in my sweater, leggings and booties...
The shadow can be defined in many different ways with one being, “an imperfect and faint representation.” Exploring our shadow side is about coming face to face with the aspects of ourselves that we were taught to hide, reject and deny – and we do this with both...
Managing emotions under pressure can seem like an impossible task. In our increasingly busy lives filled with endless to-do’s and seemingly not enough time in the day, it’s easy to feel like your trapped inside of a snow globe; shaken and scattered in all...
This is a Transformational Time in our History: Do You Feel Pulled to Emerge Better & Stronger? No doubt 2020 will forever be etched in as one of the most memorable years of our lives. We could never have anticipated its arrival, nor predicted its outcomes....
Self-Esteem Need a Boost? Need a little confidence boost? We ALL go through periods where we just don’t feel like we’re good enough. Rest assured, this is all just part of the human experience. Luckily, there are some really effective ways to build our...
Life has a way of knocking us off our rockers, especially when we least expect it. And just when we think we’ve bottomed out, we get knocked down again. Navigating through these uncomfortable times while staying positive will require creativity During...
Finding true love is something we all desire at some point in our lives. That being said, most of us have also experienced heartbreak at one point or another, and we’re left wondering; “ Is it even possible to find that match made just for me? Do soulmates really...
Regardless of your culture, theology, beliefs, or interests, you can embark on the path of becoming more spiritually aware. Here are five tips I’ve found helpful for those wishing to progress on their spiritual path.. Spirituality is gaining in popularity across the...
Have you ever made a News Years resolution and found that it did not last much longer than a few week or months into the year? If so, it’s possible the problem may be in your approach. As one year is brought to completion and we begin another, it can be exciting...
Several years ago, I was working for The Chopra Center—which I absolutely loved and was in my dharma—and, I was working way too much. My hours were long—I was stretched between running events, running teacher training’s, being a teacher myself and traveling....
As the seasons change, so do our activities, our schedules, and even our exposure to different kinds of viruses – all things that can challenge our overall wellness. So, while you reach for your pumpkin spice latte and snuggle up in your favorite cozy sweater, do your...
How great would it be if you could call in your soul mate, the perfect person to spend the rest of your life with? Or become wildly successful and financially abundant? What if you could create anything you want and live a purpose-based life of happiness, joy, and...
Spring has arrived! With the return of the sun, new blooms begin to sprout up all around. The emergence of spring may find you yawning and stretching after a nice, long winter hibernation. Your days may seem brighter, your mood...
Have you ever wondered why other people don’t see things the same way you do? Isn’t it baffling that you don’t necessarily share the same viewpoints or beliefs even when you come from the same family? You absorb and filter information through your own experiences,...
