I think we’re used to associating fierceness and warriors with outward displays of aggression and intensity, but really I can’t think of anything more fierce than learning to forgive. Think of how much determination it takes to let go and surrender when your ego is fully triggered. Think of the command you must have over […]

In life, there’s your ego’s point of view, and then there’s your higher knowing. These two viewpoints are often in direct contradiction, and quite frankly, that can make life maddening sometimes. But with a few shifts in perception, you can  learn how to skillfully navigate the battleground between ego and higher self and start experiencing […]

Discipline gets a bad wrap. Say the word, and you’ll usually get some kind of groan of discontent or look of distaste from your audience. I get it. Discipline seems, well…not fun. Most of us associate it with the things we don’t like to do, or the things we “should” do in our life to […]

We are an advanced society…or so we say. I find it ironic though that an “advanced” society would overlook such a powerful practice as ritual. Now, don’t get me wrong. I am well aware we have many a daily ritual, like our daily commutes, daily meals, and even something as simple as the daily brushing […]

Ok, so I made a little assumption with the title there, but I gotta tell ya. It does seem that a LARGE majority of people I know are going through some mega transitions right now. And many of these folks have moments (some frequently) where they want to just close their eyes and fast forward through […]

Next month, I’m coming up on my four year anniversary of living in Santa Monica. I am one lucky girl! My journey here was far from easy though. There has been many a colorful day along the path, and in the very beginning, there were some days I wasn’t sure if I was equipped to […]

It’s funny – we live in an age with more ways to connect technologically than ever before, but it also seems to be a time where people are experiencing more and more isolation and feelings of loneliness. Why is that? Well, for starters, connection is not the same thing as belonging. When you take a […]

Things feeling a little intense for you right now? Well, you’re in good company. For many of us, as our whole world is experiencing massive shifts and breakdowns in our traditional economic, environmental, and social systems, we too are experiencing a major overhaul of our own belief systems, patterns, and behaviors. With this major reboot […]

Ok, time to get real. Let’s look at the underbelly of personal growth, the ugly stuff that everyone wants to avoid. The stuff that everyone glosses over and pretends they don’t have. We can’t avoid this; so I’ll take the lead. I have parts of me that are selfish, arrogant, jealous, angry, rude, self-pitying, self-righteous, […]

I’ve been told I am a very compassionate person. I try to be as genuinely kind and loving as I can to others, and I think for the most part, I succeed. But there’s one place where my compassion often does not extend…to myself. It’s a little embarrassing to admit, especially in my line of […]