Most of the time when you run into people and ask how they’re doing, they answer in one of two ways: fine, how are you? or I’m swamped; I have so much to do! Today we are going to talk about the "I’m perpetually busy" response and what it really means. Look, we all get busy. I get it. Life flows as it does and constant preparing to control every aspect of it is not living, its existing. So, how do you manage the life in front of you before you become … [Read more...]
Relationship Realities
February 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Ahh, relationships. In the wake of Valentine’s dust, relationships are on the brain. It is a time of year when we are programmed to critique and evaluate our connections, and are left with two obvious evaluations: we like our relationships or we don’t. When I reference relationships I mean all of them, because love isn’t just romantic. Its your kooky Mom who insists on sending you random childhood artifacts, as much as its your best friend from junior high who still calls to complain like its … [Read more...]
Gut Feeling Versus Brain: Who Wins?
February 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Do you think it or feel it? Decisions, that is. I do a little of both in most situations. I used to be all head and logic, thinking myself into a tornado of what-ifs. They would circle me at higher and higher speeds, increasing in number by the minute. Soon I was whipped into a frenzy of anxiety and frustration, when nothing had actually even happened yet. On the flip side, thoughts like, "maybe its best to be patient and see what happens, got jacked by my brain and ego screaming -- MY WAY, … [Read more...]
Forget Answers, Are you Asking the Right Questions?
January 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
If you are looking to switch things up and get deeper into your creative groove or soul path, what are you doing to get there? Exercise, meditation, getting toxic people out of your life? Eating healthier and exercising more? Fantastic. You get a gold star AND a high five. However, in the midst of changing behavior patterns, people usually miss the most important element on the path to self growth --“ a clear list of important questions. If you are making the effort to open up your mind and … [Read more...]
Life is a Conga Line Not a To-Do List
January 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The holidays are gone and you are once again alone with your thoughts. Are you racing to start a million new projects? Tweeting your heart out? Or have your copious 2011 goals combusted into oblivion already? Maybe you are stalled at the starting gate as your ideas run amok like M&M’s on crack? What ever your reasons (or excuses), I think one very important thing is usually missing in people’s big ol’ life plans -- daily fun. Sure, you can write all about that amazing fantasy trip you … [Read more...]
Change is Inevitable; Expansion is Choice
January 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Expansion. It’s a fun word because of all its potential implications. You can expand your business, your outreach, your waistline with multiple cookies, your horizons or…expand your MIND. They all sound like fabulous ideas (ok, maybe not ALL of them). But what does the term expansion really mean? By definition, expansion is the act of getting larger or spreading out; the condition of being expanded; dilation; enlargement. It also means the space through which anything is expanded; pure space. … [Read more...]
Release the Old to Welcome in the New Year with Grace
December 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Photo by ~*Leah*~ on Flickr As we prepare for the year to come to a close, the focus is usually already on the year ahead. You know…buckle down. Get clear. Make lists, Set goals. Get FIRED UP! However, in all the holiday hub bub, often we forget this time of year is also a very emotional one. We mix with family members and acquaintances we only see a few times of year and may not particularly like. We also have to answer big lifestyle questions about love, career and our … [Read more...]
Deep Down, Do You Really Know What’s Good for You?
December 21, 2010 By Leave a Comment
People think they know what they need to feel good and fulfilled. More of this, less of that. Someone to bugger off for a while. A hug. A fight. More money. Less family. Anything sprinkled with chocolate shavings and kisses. The truth is, many people still aren’t sure at a deep, soul level. With the pressure of "shoulds" mashed with expectations, half-truths and delusions instigated by people who have made you doubt yourself, it takes some pretty extensive dedication to bypass the sea of … [Read more...]