The Masks of Perfection
What is perfection? It’s an all-out quest to prove that you are loveable. This isn’t the definition you’re going to find in the Webster dictionary, but this is what is being faced when perfection is the goal. The deceiving part of perfection is that it appears in many different guises in your life, leading you…
Read MoreUnexpected Teachers
There’s nothing like a puppy to expose all of your vulnerabilities. You think that you’re patient. Get a puppy. You think that you’re even-tempered. Get a puppy. You think that you’re flexible and able to go with the flow. Get a puppy. You think that you’re good at reading body language. Get a puppy. You…
Read MoreWhy Surrender doesn’t have to be Taboo
In a world where everything is planned, managed and controlled, the concept of surrender can bring you to your knees. It doesn’t have to. Especially if you shift your perception of surrender and the benefits that come along with it. The first thing to realize is that surrender is not about giving up. It’s not…
Read More4 Hard-Hitting Reasons to Forgive (summed up in one word!)
What’s the one word reason why to choose forgiveness? Love? No. Peace? No. It’s SELF. You, yourself, are the very reason to choose forgiveness. So, I suppose you’re wondering what the four reasons are… Sanity Energy Love Freedom These are the gifts YOU receive from choosing to forgive. Sanity Stopping the endless cycle of monkey…
Read MoreWhat do you deserve?
When was the last time you asked yourself the question, “What do I deserve?” This isn’t from a retaliation or punishment perspective but rather one of worthiness. What starts running through your head the minute you even think about what you are deserving or worthy of? It’s essential to let go of the belief that…
Read MoreCould the Unknown be a Blessing?
The short answer to that question is yes, the unknown can be a blessing. Although there are plenty of examples that may pop into your head to tell you otherwise, we could all do ourselves a favor by leaning in and allowing. I’ll explore the traps, the scary parts and the benefits of the unknown…
Read MoreSelf-Defeating Habits that Keep You on the Hamster Wheel
Let’s face it, we all get in our own way. We are the ones that create the roadblocks and stories that keep us on the proverbial hamster wheel. We keep chasing and chasing, waiting for someone or something to make it different. Well, the person you are waiting for has been with you all along…YOU!…
Read MoreStretch
Vulnerability of not knowing the outcome. I don’t know about you, but that concept creates some inner resistance. Sometimes I can jump on board and love every aspect of not knowing the outcome…and then there are the other times… Much like all other feelings I experience, the resistance to vulnerability ebbs and flows. There are…
Read MorePath
Untie your knot. Let the stories unravel. Experience the chafing upon your release. Loosen what has held you tightly. And don’t forget to lean into the overwhelm of what is exposed. Knots are the old stories and beliefs that keep us trapped and bound to what was. As I untie my knot, it’s interesting to…
Read MoreSuccess
Success entails having a vision or goal and taking the steps necessary to achieve it. Success can also be achieving fame and fortune. Both are accurate definitions of success according to the dictionary so it’s important to know what you align to. For me, I resonate with achieving a goal or vision. Being known and…
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