The Choice to Love Yourself
As a coach and psychotherapist, I hear people’s secrets. One of the biggest secrets? Every single one of us feels inadequate, insecure, alone, and ashamed at times. And we treat ourselves so harshly. Self-love isn’t selfish. It’s far from wimpy. Having compassion for yourself and loving yourself is one of the most courageous things you will do in your life.
Dealing With Your “Thought Demons”
When the Clouds Roll In When the clouds roll in and it is hard to see remember that there is indeed a sun there above the clouds ready to warm you, there is indeed an earth there beneath you ready to ground you. And just because you can't see clearly in this moment,...
To Be Delighted Again
To Be Delighted Again My heart is calling me to take a break from all the noise – all the distractions of modern life that leave a body, brain, nervous system, and soul quite weary. I need to be outside and breathe the mountain air. I need to go on an adventure that...
Rising: Letting Go of What No Longer Serves You
When I was a little girl, I wanted to be an author. I wanted to be a leader by being a mayor of a small town. And I wanted to own my own business - like being a real estate agent. My mom -- to support my courageous spirit -- she said, "Let's go and get your...
It’s Time for Something Delightful
“People say that what we’re all seeking is a meaning for life. I don’t think that’s what we’re really seeking. I think that what we’re seeking is an experience of being alive, so that our life experiences on the purely physical plane will have resonances with our own...
Habit Stacking with Self-Love
My Sovereign Self The gateway to my freedom is my commitment to radical self-love, honoring what I know to be true, and listening to the whispers of Spirit rising from within me. I value my time, energy, and ideas. I value what matters most deeply to me, and I design...
Atomic Habits, Mega Love
Don’t Wait Don’t wait until you feel like you are worthy or good enough to treat yourself with kindness and compassion to go for your dreams to pause working so hard and stretch and enjoy a cup of tea and a quiet moment to speak to yourself as you would to your best...
Saturated With The Holy
Saturated With The Holy Do not let your senses be saturated with so much time on your devices -- with the artificial pings and dings that disconnect you from the experience of being embodied and alive. Saturate yourself with rest. Bathe yourself in full body breaths -...
How to Honor Winter and Hygge
Throughout my childhood, my mom subtly encouraged us to honor the invitation of each season – softer lighting and cozy blankets in the winter, placing daffodils in a vase on our kitchen table in the spring, lots of free time running around outside in the summer, and...
Rest now, child, and remember: you are never alone
This poem, story, reflection, and blessing is from the conclusion of my book, Your Light is Rising. I'd love to share it here with you... Resting in Her In meditation this evening, I laid down on the floor and I cradled my head in my hands – cupping my head ever so...