May 31, 2019An Unexpected Partnership and How it Rocked My World (in a good way)I am a true believer in the power of accountability partnerships to change lives. Two years ago I joined an online course to learn and practice healthy habits and self-care. Pairing up with accountability partner was strongly recommended because it’s a proven strategy for habit change. …Goals6 min read
Dec 20, 2018How to Cooperate with Time to Achieve Your Life GoalsThe other day my husband said to me, “You know, time is actually a plane, not a line. The past, present, and future are all happening at the same time.” Or something like that. People who know us would probably agree that I’m the more woo woo one in the…Kairos6 min read
Nov 23, 2018Three Thoughts on LOVE and MONEYI woke up this morning, like I always do, with a few moments to breathe, make a gratitude list, and mentally rehearse my day going the way I want it to go. …Black Friday4 min read
Aug 2, 2018In the Driver’s Seat of LifeMaking The Shift to Wellness is like getting into the driver’s seat of our lives. We prioritize our growth and embrace it as a long journey. We go “all in,” knowing the trip will get more interesting and nuanced as we roll along. …Self Improvement4 min read
Jul 12, 2018Beauty is Everywhere. Have you noticed?I’m not talking about magazine cover beauty, or Pinterest birthday cake magnificence. I’m not talking about “perfection” as defined by culture or tribe. I’m talking about the beauty that just is. You know beauty by the flutter felt around your heart, or the catch in your throat. The sudden stillness…Mindfulness4 min read
Jun 6, 2018Is anybody listening? Nobody is listening.Scenario A: You’re in a conversation with a friend, colleague, or family member. You’ve got something to say — maybe a small thing; maybe it’s a big deal. You’re in the middle of a sentence, and you get a strong feeling your conversation partner is not listening. Is she bored…Self Improvement4 min read
Nov 26, 2017What I Learned From Meditating for 365 Days in a RowOn November 11, 2016, I returned from a weekend retreat with the intention of meditating every day for the next year. A couple of weeks ago, I crossed the 365 day mark. A day or so ago, 380 days and no plans to break my streak. Until last year, I…Meditation6 min read
Oct 31, 2017Habit Evolution: Transform Wild Hare Habits into Cuddly Bunny BehaviorsQ: How do you catch a unique rabbit? A: You ‘neak up on it. Q: How do you catch a tame rabbit? A: The “tame” way. My grandpa told me this joke when I was a kid, and it still cracks me up. I hadn’t told that joke in years…Habit Building5 min read
Oct 21, 2017How to Have a Spiritual Experience TodayI examine and scrape my tongue every morning, and I consider it a spiritual practice as much as a healthy body habit. Yes! Tongue scraping is a spiritual practice. This and other seemingly mundane daily routines can be elevated to the spiritual level, bringing a new dimension to your daily…Spirituality6 min read