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Published Articles

NEW! SHOWING UP AS YOU

Are You Masking Your Heart's Passion?

In the realm of following your heart’s passion, I’ve noticed that when people do not feel safe to be themselves, they start to wear a mask. As you can imagine, wearing a mask is tiring; and wearing a mask when you are grappling with your heart’s passion is positively exhausting! Read more

FINDING STRENGTH WITHIN

Disappointed? Five Insightful Ways to Rise Again

Unless you are a bona fide Zen Master, everyone experiences disappointment and regret along the happy trail. We know this innately, and because our culture is peppered with expressions like "don't cry over split milk", "when life gives you lemons, make lemonade", and the tried and true, "this too will pass." Read more

POSITIVE PRACTICES

Do Personal Affirmations & Inspiring Quotes Work for You?

As you can imagine, helping people navigate life change lends itself to lots of curious ponderings, one being the growing popularity of personal affirmations and inspiring quotes. On an intriguing note, I’m now receiving affirmations or ah moment nuggets from clients, from coast-to-coast, on a weekly basis. Read more

TAKING ACTION

Are You a Stretcher or a Yawner? 10 Questions that Matter

I once read about an elementary class where children were asked to draw a picture of themselves, and another elementary class where indigenous children were asked to draw a picture of themselves. Read more

INVESTING IN YOU

Give Yourself the Gift of You!

Your life. Try it on for size. Is it the right fit, color and style for you? Many of us have super-sized, revved-up versions that are simply too big and cumbersome to be truly rewarding. Read more

BEING TRUE TO YOU

Oh Where, Oh Where Did My Heart Beat Go?

If you’re feeling disconnected and would like to reconnect with your authentic heartbeat, consider adding this exercise to your meditation toolbox. Read more

DEFINING HAPPINESS

Thank You Viktor Frankl

According to Dr. Frankl, as a society we are reared to have a good working knowledge of what we need to be successful; hard work, talent, a snazzy outfit, a power lunch or two; and perhaps even a little luck. We are less sure (and secure) about what we need to be fulfilled. Do you know what makes you happy? Read more

SELF NURTURING

Shake Your Own Hand First

Shake-your-own-hand-first means flipping “I don’t have time” to “I have all the time that I need”; “I’m selfish” to “I invest to be the best for myself and others”; I don’t deserve it” turns into “I am equally worthy” Read more

COURAGE

Life after the Leap

So, what happens after you follow your heart and take a magic carpet ride into the unknown? The good news is that this is when a special brand of post-leap courage kicks in. It’s a winning mind-body-spirit combo solidly anchored in endurance, stamina – in short, its mind-body-spirit staying power. Read more

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