Reconnect to wonder
Yesterday afternoon I was relaxing in my balcony sit spot. I had just finished writing in my appreciation journal, studying a bit of the Tao and turned my eyes to the sky to gaze at the wondrous clouds dancing overhead.
Is it a hell yes?
Years ago, I started using this technique to connect with my intuition. To help figure out what feels most aligned, I would ask myself, “Is this a hell yes?” This simple question helps me get out of my head and feel into my
Summer rituals…for honoring the shifts of the season and your life.
We are on the threshold of welcoming our summer season and as we ready for this shift, I want to share a few ideas to prepare for your own summer rituals. This year for me, summer means readying for
Slow down and breathe
When I was little, around 8 years old, I remember sleeping at my friend’s house and having this feeling in my chest like I couldn’t breathe. It felt like tightness, constricting and overwhelming me. I didn’t really know what it was
A Walk is Magic
A walk makes everything better. Really though. Don’t you agree? Have you ever noticed how the simple act of stepping away from whatever is bothering you…the anger, the frustration, the overwhelm, the sadness, the argument, the exhaustion…making the conscious choice
Trust the how…
“And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” ~Roald Dahl We all have dreams,
Live in Wonder
“Wonder is the beginning of wisdom.” ~Socrates Holding space for wonder in our lives in an art and a practice. It comes from staying in awe of the miracle of being alive. It comes from staying connected to the child still delighting
Celebrate!
Even during the most challenging of times, there is always room for joy, for appreciation, and for celebration. So far 2016 has been filled with massive change and growth for me…maybe for you, too? I’m realizing it’s uber important for
Smiles for Miles: Home is Where the Heart Is
One of my favorite stories to tell is of how our sweet, sneezy little cat came to find us in the desert. We call him Miles, sometimes desert kitty, and mostly Papa. So many names for this endearing little character
Receiving support. Making art. And what’s really holding us back.
It’s kind of amazing how much support I’ve been receiving this year. Truly, I’m humbled and grateful. When I joined the Mystics mastermind with Lindsay Pera in January, one of my wishes was to feel more supported. And this year