"If there is ever a morning when we are not together, there is something you should remember: you are braver than you think and stronger than you seem and smarter than you think. But the most important thing is that I will always be with you, even if we are separated. "~ AA Milne Two years ago I expected a…
"At home is not a place, it is a feeling." ~ Cecilia Ahern This post was written by three people from different parts of the world who came together to share their story of family alienation and their decision not to reconcile. To the outside world, none of us seemed to be neglected. Our parents were well educated. We grew…
"Imagine we were obsessed with the things we loved about ourselves." ~ Unknown I used to have a sticker with this quote in my waiting room. Unfortunately, it has been misplaced somehow over the years. What I remember most from the plaque was how it turned the people who noticed it on or off. Did you mention the quote when…
"Do not exchange your authenticity for permission." ~ Unknown As a nice person, I often came into conflict because sometimes I don't like being nice. Sometimes I behave nicely for moral reasons or because I try to match my perceived identity. Do you see yourself as "nice"? Do others describe you as "nice"? Do you always like to be "nice"?…
"A cat purring on your lap is more healing than any drug in the world because the vibrations you receive are pure love and contentment." ~ St. Francis of Assisi We all know what it's like to be sick. At some point in our lives, we get the flu or a bad cold, but we know the course – rest…
“And people stayed at home. And read books and listened and rested and practiced and made art and played games and learned new ways of being and was silent. And listened deeper. Some meditated, others prayed, others danced. Some met their shadows. And people started to think differently. "~ Kitty O’Meara While this pandemic turns out to be very confusing…
"The faster you apply verbal or mental labels to things, people or situations, the flatter and lifeless your reality becomes and the darker you become for reality." ~ Eckhart Tolle Things are difficult right now, aren't they? When I started writing this article about my goal of dropping labels so I can live without judgment, I thought I didn't want…
"A cat purring on your lap is more healing than any drug in the world because the vibrations you receive are pure love and contentment." ~ St. Francis of Assisi We all know what it's like to be sick. At some point in our lives we get the flu or a bad cold, but we know the course – rest…
As you may know, I am a huge fan of free online summits that bring together inspiring healers and teachers who can help us maintain presence and strengthen our resilience. With this in mind, I am pleased to invite you to Practice in the Middle a FREE live online event that takes place on May 11th and 12th. At the…
"I became a high-flyer to get the world's approval." ~ Madonna I have spent my whole life looking for more. Do more, achieve more and see more. I have always been a planner – I planned everything meticulously, from vacations to visits with friends to the months of my life (or years). I plan because I always wanted to fit…