Nov 21, 2021 | Expanding self-awareness, Overcoming self-doubt and fear
Perfection is a myth when we expect it of others and of ourselves. May we find the courage to be imperfect, to be less than someone else, to be OK being flawed and to allow those feelings as much authority as those that feel good. Those feelings help remind us that we... 
Oct 16, 2021 | Featured Posts, Meaningful business, Overcoming self-doubt and fear, Self-improvement & psychedelics
My legs were shaking. I could feel my anxiety rising and my breath tightening. I was about to sit down with a friend to have the conversation I’d wanted to have for a while, but everything in me wanted to run away. The thoughts kept coming: “Just keep the peace”,... 
Oct 3, 2021 | Expanding self-awareness, Joy & Contentment, Meaningful business
I’ve held on tight most of my life, as though I’m on a rollercoaster and I must find a way to keep myself in my seat. I grip tight and take what comes at me. In some ways that may seem like a strength, but honestly, I haven’t been able to discern between when to hold... 
Sep 19, 2021 | Befriending sadness and grief, Expanding self-awareness, The wisdom of anger
One night at home, I was impatiently waiting for my daughter to finish her dinner – which seemed to be taking forever. I was uncomfortable with the waiting. I felt agitated and unproductive. For some reason I rationalized that picking up my phone and scrolling social... 
Aug 22, 2021 | Expanding self-awareness, Overcoming self-doubt and fear
Can we get over this need to be cool, seriously? When I think about being cool, I want to do an audible sigh, the valley girl kind of sigh that’s dramatic with an air of disgust. Because ‘cool’ symbolizes disconnection and popularity for me, not popularity based on...