Spring time is upon us, and with this season comes new life and a washing away of what is no longer needed. There is a reason for the old adage- spring cleaning; clearing out and letting go is a necessary step in order for there to be space for fresh growth and newness. Personally, during … More Renewal Playlist
February. It’s one of my most favorite times of the year; wild violets are in bloom…and it’s my birthday month….which means, for me, it’s my new year, my time of setting intentions and forging new beginnings. Come to find out, February has signified a time of new beginnings and letting go for many for a … More Celebrating Now
There’s more to nutrition than just the food you eat. Let us consider two parts: part 1 is the food itself, and part 2 is our emotional and mindful state when eating. It’s this second part that many people overlook when considering nutritional intake, digestion, and general state of health. Consider these questions: Are you … More Love Your Food
The concept is this: having such a strong sense of worth and love for yourself that the outer circumstances and details of your life and relationships don’t define your sense of self. So, while complete adoration and love of another feels great and does have the power to lift us up and increase our sense … More Let Us Shine
Originally posted on wellnesswithin.org You should never be made to think that you have to live according to something or someone. And yet, how many times have you found yourself caught up in what you should do and NOT do, making choices based on what you believe to be right and wrong, and possibly even … More The Joy of Disobedience
The truth is, is that I was under the weather emotionally and physically quite frequently this past month. I had traveled across the country from sunny California to freezing and storming New York during one of the worst winters they have had in a long time. And…I let it get to me. I found myself … More Trouble Finding Gratitude?
Sometimes you can’t say it better yourself. So here are Oriah’s words direct. Excerpts are from The Dance by Oriah Mountain Dreamer: Here is the question: Are you willing to be completely at peace with how things are right now in your life? Are you willing for just one moment to let go of all … More Choosing a Joyful Dance
“What looks like heart often isn’t the real McCoy. And what the real heart tells us often isn’t what the head wants to hear. The head is motivated by quick results, so it gets discouraged if the heart’s rewards are slow to show up.” -The HeartMath Solution
A huge part to living a sweeter life is learning how to manage your stress. This video gives a great overview of what causes stress and useful methods to help. According to Dr. Mike Evans, the single most effective treatment for stress is to change your thinking style. I couldn’t agree more! Finding the blessings during … More Rethinking Stress
Is this video probably embarrassing? Yes. It’s my first interview and my first video recording and editing that I’ve done all by myself…let’s just hope it gets better from here on out. Why I’m sharing this video is not about me. Gabe Hoffman introduces a useful and simple technique to help us all manage the … More Managing Negative Self Talk
