“Storms make trees take root.” ~ Proverb I know this has been true for me — times of stress always help me deepen my sense of self, giving me new tools and insights. Stressful events affect humans in the same way they affect trees — forcing us to dig deeper to anchor ourselves in something […]
Emotional poison ~ let it go to be happy!
The idea of forgiveness has been popping up a lot lately. It made me think about how many of us on are holding on to something painful from our past and not realizing how much it harms us or prevents us from stepping into our brightest futures. Do this simple exercise — think about someone […]
Inspire Friday — let go of the life you planned
Letting go of the familiar can be terrifying, especially for those of us who “plan” our lives. But if we are dreaming of something better, we have to let go in order to allow the new opportunity to arrive. We know this and yet it can be hard to stay the course, especially when our […]
Inspire Friday — the beauty of spring
March 20th marked the Spring Equinox. I love spring time. I am always inspired by the promise of new beginnings and growth. It energizes me to think about where in my life I would like to bring something forth, and more importantly, how I can be open to asking for and receiving help in my […]
The Hunger Games — we have a long way to go
The Hunger Games movie is out and is experiencing its expected blockbuster success after the books were national bestsellers. While it’s a work of “fiction” I believe that any work that achieves a certain level of popularity does so because it resonates on a core level with a wide portion of society. These works are […]