Being conscious is a topic on the lips of all modern, spiritual and mindful people these days. Often, when we start to wake up to the greater world around us, seeing the larger philosophical and spiritual thoughts of today and the past provokes a wide-eyed response....
Ever feel like you are working so hard to make things work? That it seems like no matter what you do, you meet resistance or you have to fight for what you want? Do you find yourself questioning why things have to be so difficult, why it can't come to you as easily as...
What does friendship mean to you? What qualities come to mind when you think of a dear friend? How do your friends show up for you? How do you show up for your friends? Do your friendships feel supportive and expansive? Do they allow you to make mistakes, or do they...
Why on earth would you want to be grateful for your suffering? Does the mere idea of finding gratitude for your hardships make you want to throw something at your computer screen? It did for me, to be honest, and not all that long ago... I used to get agitated when...
I adore words. They create a symphony of experiences. They inspire us, they anger us, they instill deep respect, they wound us or tear friendships apart. Words are powerful. Words start wars, bring peace or introduce anxiety. They hold power. They can dominate or be...
It's a question that I hear asked most to the thought leaders of our time. What does spirituality mean to you? To me, spirituality is tuning into the a higher awareness within. It doesn't have to be some esoteric connection to the great unknown (mind you I love...
Do you feel the pull of never enough? Never enough time, sleep, money, sex, work, beauty, patience, success, exercise, healthy choices and on and on. Do you feel like no matter what you do, it's never good enough? Do you feel that you are juggling so many balls --...
From the time we are wee little children. people start asking, "What do you want to be?" Eager ears listen and expect answers like, "firefighter, dog walker, doctor, swimmer, teacher, etc." It's from an early age that we get fixated on a measure of success that has to...
Mindfulness is to not judging ourselves, it is about being compassionate to our own journey of paying attention. Mindfulness is the ability to be aware of our actions and responses to the world. Mindfulness is being gentle and kind, and fierce with compassion yet...
Wisdom. Isn't wisdom a beautiful word? I find it so lovely. So clear and kind, so graceful and intelligent. When used with intention, words can be so powerful; when used without thought, they can be destructive. I heard Danielle Laporte in an interview speaking of...