3 Simple Steps to Crush Conflict

“Conflict cannot survive without your participation.” — Wayne Dyer

I recently read an article encouraging readers to be bolder and brasher. To be more focused on ourselves and less worried about others. It implored us to be less polite and to be…

Why I’ll Never Be a Perfect Parent

My children have more than one complaint about me. That’s a lot of complaints when you have 10 children. I mean, each child probably has at least two complaints, if I’m lucky! It’s understandable. I am forgetful and should possibly get my hearing checked. Apparently…

The Power of Morning

Every morning, I’m gently woken at 5:30 a.m. by soft, zen sounds — quiet humming from my alarm that sets a peaceful tone for the day. It’s dark outside, proof that fall is finally starting to settle in. If I’m lucky, as I draw my curtains, I’ll see the moon beaming, and soak in her energy…

The Communication Crapshoot

The fact that we occasionally connect in a meaningful way through communication is a miracle.

It’s lovely when that connection — a meeting of the minds and hearts — happens. But more often than not, it’s a crap shoot. How often have you left an…

No Time Like The Present

Yoga, Mindfulness, and Mental Health.

The perfect triad.

And also, quite honestly, three of my favorite subjects! As a Psychotherapist and Yoga Teacher in Orange County, California, I am fascinated by the intersection of these…

Taking the First Leap

“You don’t have to take a giant leap to cross over the raging river and get to the peaceful bank on the other side. You just have to work out how to build a bridge.”

Anyone who has voluntarily pursued any kind of significant change in life has probably noticed…

The Art of Healing

The idea that art can directly influence a person’s healing journey evolved out of my own healing process. It became the driving force that persuaded me to share my heart with the world. In 2011, my yoga practice collided with my personal healing, as I began to creatively express the powerful…