I’ve always been good at striving for something. Give me a difficulty, and I’ll work my way through it. Ironically, though I wouldn’t wish for difficulties, I often find I’ve had an easier time getting into action when faced with trying times. If things are smooth sailing, and (dare I say) easy and flowing, sometimes […]

I love that we live in a world where technology allows us to stay in touch with friends all over the world. And I love that new information is at my fingertips whenever I want because I have access to the internet. But I fear sometimes that we are losing some very basic and very […]

Nature has always been one of my biggest inspirations, and I recently had some time to connect with one of my favorite things on this planet on a recent vacation: Sequoia tress. I mean, wow. These trees totally blow my mind and inspire me to no end. Though they don’t use words, if you’re quiet […]

Of course, I am not immuned to expectations, attachments, or aversions, and I can get carried away plenty in the realm of the ego. Believe me. But amidst my many trips and falls, I’ve stumbled over a few gems of wisdom along the way that have allowed me to keep showing up, and in a […]

As spiritually driven as I am, I do also have a hard-core practical streak within me. I’m a big advocate of USING spiritual wisdom to make actual practical CHANGES in your life. A good example of how to do this can be seen with how I choose to relate to fear. Fear is one of […]

Gulp. A few months off from the blog was unintended I assure you. (Insert sheepish grin). But I see now that I really needed to take a break so I could keep coming to these videos with my full authenticity. As much as I want to be as consistent as I can with my blog […]

I can be a little rough around the edges. I’m super introverted; so I spend a lot of my time in the inner workings of my mind, and sometimes I forget not everyone is privy to what goes on in there. Add to that my tendency to be quiet about “all things me”, and I […]

I can only speak for myself, but I imagine others of you may agree with me: Handling uncertainty can get more challenging as you get older. We get comfortable in our ways. We know what we like, and we prefer to only “rock the boat” when it’s on our terms. Well, take it from me […]

Ok, though I am totally an introvert, I don’t think this problem is unique to those of us more inclined to stay holed up inside for a quiet evening at home. I think everyone has days where they just don’t want to show up. Maybe it’s some event you know you “should” go to, but […]

Whether we like to admit it or not, we all have a judgmental side. I’ve only started to truly come to terms with mine in the last five years or so. Before that, I was blissfully happy in my ignorance. I hate to say it, but I think I used to be the kind of […]