It’s Time to Forgive Yourself
It’s Time to Forgive Yourself It’s time to forgive yourself. It’s time to take all that energy that’s bound up in nailing yourself to the cross and courageously live. God has so much to say through...
What’s Sacred to you?
What’s Sacred What’s sacred to you? Yes, sacred. Because that’s what matters. That’s what you want to build your life around. “Sacred” means more than what’s “important.” Sacred goes soul deep. How...
SOUL-care: three ways to make time for self-care no matter how busy you are
As spring arrives, I find that clients usually start talking to me about how they want to "up their self-care" but do it within the reality of their lives. Spring can be a really busy season for...
At the Start of the Day
At the Start of the Day Kindle the light within you. Let your breath become vibrant. Stretch your body - reaching for the sky and then bowing to the earth. Let your movements build to be strong and...
When Grief Comes for a Surprise Visit
The other night, I had just dropped both of our kiddos off for a short playdate at a neighbor’s house and was on my way to the grocery store to then go back home and make chicken soup for my husband...
Have an entitled teen? Help them relearn the relationship between privilege and responsibility
I have parents ask me all the time: how do I motivate my child to do better in school (do chores, help out around the house, be nice to their siblings)? What do you do with an entitled teen - who...
Loved As You Are
Loved As You Are You are unique. There’s only one you. Do I tell you that I love you enough? Enough so that you remember the truth of who you are on days when the world isn’t kind? I don’t love you...
Listening through the Noise of Daily Life to What Matters
The other day at mass, I noticed an elderly gentleman sitting next to our family. When he stood up, I saw him leaning over in an awkward way with a hunched back and his head tilted to one side. I...
What do you do when your child is angry? Here’s the first thing to do.
What do you do when your child is angry? No matter your child's age, the VERY first thing we can do to help the situation is this: YOU as the parent (teacher, grandparent, aunt/uncle, coach) GET...
Permission to Rest and Renew
Permission to Rest and Renew The “shoulds” rise up when we even start to think about caring for ourselves – taking time out to rest and giving our bodies, minds, and spirits a chance to be nourished...
Moments of Quiet in the Chaos
Moments of Quiet in the Chaos We need moments of quiet away from the noise of everyday life, to rest our senses, to be outside, to breathe with the trees, to notice the way the light dances quietly...
Begin
Begin Whatever it is that would deeply delight your heart, begin it - not just because it’s a new year, but because IT IS TIME. And your spirit has been calling out to you for awhile now. The old...
