I haven’t always been fit and trim.  Guess which person I am in this family pic from 1987? I’m not the cute petite gal on the left (that’s my sis). I’m the one on the right with the big hair, completely obscuring my 250 lb, 6’2″ tall dad behind me. I was 180 lbs. After

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The relationship with yourself is THE most precious, important, life changing relationship to cultivate. I know, I’ve experienced both: being my own worst enemy and now, my own best friend – every day.  It’s also the foundation of your happiness. I’m not exaggerating – it really is. I use to believe my nose was too

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Life is a choice. It’s all a choice. I’m not talking about the events of life, but how you respond to those events, whether you like them or not. And how you respond to the opportunities in your life. How many times today, this week, or this month have you said the words, “I can’t”

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You might be thinking, “I don’t have time for meditation!” or “My mind will never stop, that’s just the way I am.” or “Meditation is for people who don’t have families or jobs.” We talked about three myths to meditation last week. This week you get the tools to start a practice so that you

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Do you find yourself: Not doing things you’d like because you’re afraid of what others might say, failing, succeeding, or the the unknown?   Not saying what you’d like because you’re afraid of what others might think or do?  Guess what? You’re experiencing, what I believe, 90% of the people on this planet do. And

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Maybe you’ve had this happen… You pull up to get gas at the gas station (running late to somewhere), fill up the tank (while you’re filling up the tank you’re thinking that you still need to get to the store for some milk and bread, pick up the laundry at the dry-cleaners, do your taxes,

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This article is for you if: You’re single You’re settling in a relationship that you know isn’t your true heart’s desire (or is a “maybe” that probably means no), but you stay because you’re afraid of being single You’re on the verge of divorce You’re in a healthy relationship and want some tips for self-care

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Sometimes I think it’s really healthy to not take yourself too seriously. Well, most of the time, I think it’s helpful. But sometimes we can choose to really, really, put ourselves out there in the, “let’s see how unserious I can be (aka: am I really doing this?)” land. So I did.  My 40th birthday

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There was a time in my life when I would hang out with whoever showed an interest in spending time with me. I’m not talking cute boys (well, that happened too), but the friends that asked, “Want to go for a hike?” – after they complained about their job, boyfriend, life, etc. for the 3rd

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I don’t know about you, but I’ve, at times, settled in my life. And what I mean by “settle” is to say, “Well, this relationship is good enough,” or “I can go to work this month/year and not hate it” (or worse – get through it), or “It’s o.k. that I’ve watched five movies this

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