Being a highly sensitive person can be a challenging and overwhelming experience at times. It’s easy to get caught up in the opinions and expectations of others, and to feel disconnected from our own needs and desires. However, as a highly sensitive person, you have a unique gift that can help guide you through life: …
My spirituality is radically different than when I was young. As a curious child of 6 years growing up with non-religious parents, one summer I found myself in a Baptist Sunday School when my mom decided to broaden my view and let me have new experiences. I found this fascinating and fun…what was not to …
We can all get stuck in our monkey mind, like having our Spotify playlist on ‘repeat.’ Until we have awareness that the sequence is repeating yet again, it will continue to run, effortlessly, even if we’re tired of the results. Of course, being aware is the necessary first element in changing the loop, but after …
It’s Valentine’s Day, a day for spreading love, feeling love, being immersed in all things heart-felt. I’m wishing you an amazing Love Day. If you’re sharing life right now with a partner, you may be planning an amazing day and/or evening with your loved one. You might be making plans with your children or other …
Did you hear all of the things you needed to hear while you were growing up? Even if you had a ‘good’ childhood, parenthood doesn’t come with a manual and parents inadvertently can say things…or not say things, that just aren’t helpful to our growing self identity. Even with the best intentions this happens. And …
Are you an introvert or extrovert? Sometimes people consider themselves introverted, but for short periods can ‘be’ extroverted as needed, especially for work. I’m definitely an introvert, but can manage for periods of time in large groups if orchestrated in the right way, and I do enjoy presenting to groups. It’s often an assumption that …
Vacation vs. staycation. Is one…or both…for you? I just returned from a little 5 day vacation at the Oregon coast…very relaxing, rejuvenating, just what I needed. I was planning to do a little work over the weekend upon my return, to minimize the to-dos that awaited me, but decided to continue my vacation at home. …
If I ask you, “What if you decide to do (X)…?” or “What if (X) happens?” if you’re like most, your initial response will likely be something challenging or disappointing or fearful. We tend to consider all of the terrible things that could come to pass before we realize that there are positive potentials. My …
I used to think that if I felt sad or ill at ease or in any way uncomfortable, it wasn’t a good thing…I had to get rid of that feeling immediately and there was something wrong with me that I allowed those feelings. Because of this belief, the emotions of guilt and shame usually jumped …
I’m sure you hear often that it’s good to have a daily gratitude practice. I agree 100%. It can make the difference between an ok, or even a ‘bad’ day, and a great day. And, as you’ll see, it can actually make a difference in your health. I’ll admit, when I started to focus on …
