I was really skilled at living my life for what I perceived other people wanted of me, what my friends and family told me I should do. I did this for most of my life. I recall being very young and having absolute freedom. I remember feeling a general happiness, a...
One of my most respected teachers is Dr. Brene Brown. I've quoted her work in the past, she is a social scientist who is doing phenomenal work in the world. Truly incredible work. It is work that aligns with my own philosophy's and the way that I see the world. I have...
Do you feel like you need to fit in with the crowd? Do what others do, dress as others do, do work that others approve of, date a certain kind of person so you fit in with the crowd? Do you prefer being seen as a rule follower so that your friends, family and...
This week's Mindful Monday is a short and sweet one. One of my favorite poets is a sufi poet by the name of Rumi. This particular poem is one I LOVE. It reminds me of the essence of giving for the simple reason that it feels good, without wanting in return. Whether...
Enough. You are enough. Seriously: who you are in this moment is enough. You do not need to be any smarter, better, skinnier, stronger, healthier, funnier, more likable (or liked), connected, known, social or whatever the else is taking up space in your mind. One of...
I assume because you are reading this you are someone who is interested in leading a conscious life. You are someone who is curious about yourself and how you interact in the world. I also imagine you are someone like me - that realizes sometimes you just need some...
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...
Where do you believe your happiness level is in your life? Are you one of those super happy people most of the time? Or do you feel like you need to work on happiness? Do you know happiness is actually a genetic gift, meaning it is something you are born with. Or at...
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 --...