Nobody likes to be criticized. It hurts to hear loved ones or friends tell you things about yourself that you’d rather not hear. And sometimes, the criticism is not warranted. So, for many of us, we immediately take a defensive stance and close off to hearing anything the other person is saying, even if it […]

Being authentic in any way is a challenging thing to do, but I think it can be most challenging when it comes to our spirituality. Whatever our spiritual practices or traditions are, they tend to take us to that edge of personal growth, challenging us to look at the unconscious parts of ourselves and explore. […]

Wouldn’t it be great if when we were younger and in school there were course subjects in things like emotional intelligence, self acceptance, and establishing serenity? In some places, nowadays, such things do exist. Over the last fifteen years, I’ve regularly taught yoga to little ones as young as 3 and 4 years old. It’s […]

Lately, things have been so busy for me. I’ve taken to writing out a schedule the night before just to stay on top of it all. And it seems like every hour has been accounted for. As much as I like all that I’m doing, this “schedule filled to capacity” thing can wear on me […]

During this time of year, people’s schedules always seem to be packed to the brim. Like nature in many parts of the world right now, we’re in a season of harvest and full ripeness. A full schedule can feel invigorating, but even when the abundance is good, it can be overwhelming to have a completely […]

I’ll admit. I’m a bit of a pack rat when it comes to collecting ideas. I devour any materials that relate to personal growth and being on a spiritual path. I love learning about potential new ways to help me and my clients. But I gotta tell ya, even after 15 years in this area […]

We humans are funny creatures. We spend a lot of time and a lot of energy staying stuck. We actually don’t even realize we’re doing it half the time. We dig our ruts, and then we sit in them. Ready for an upgrade? Me too. To get started, we need first to understand what’s keeping […]

The older I get, the more intolerant I become of the excuses I’ve held onto in my life – the excuses that have prevented me from really committing to who I really am and what I’m really capable of. Here’s a few of my common excuses; maybe you can relate: “Life is hard. I’m too tired. […]

Shame sucks. With shame,  not only does a nasty thought embed itself in your mind and fester, but your body also feels shame through definite and strong physical responses. Uncomfortable ones. When I have felt shame in the past, it usually is accompanied by a feeling of nausea, a physical desire to run away and […]

I get asked this question from time to time by my clients: How do I know the difference between a legitimate intuition and an irrational fear? This is a great question. When life pulls us into unknown territory and we’re called upon to access that inner guidance, it can get overwhelming and confusing to sort […]