THIS is our shadow… and it’s time to dance with it.

THIS is our shadow… and it’s time to dance with it. Maybe even heal it.  Maybe not today. In fact, it’ll to take longer than a day. Like many, I’m sad, in disbelief, afraid, and angry. The fear, I have to keep working through or pushing away, whichever I’m able to do at each moment. …

How to tune in to your body: A Guided Awareness Practice

How to tune in to your body. Want to skip reading and listen to the audio version of this? Check it out here at Speaker. Otherwise... Lie or sit down. Listen. Quietly. No distractions. Close your eyes if you feel the need. Best to start that way if you get easily distracted. 2 deep breaths. Slowly. …

Why tune in to your body?

Why tune in to your body… What signals are being sent through your body, what’s it telling you? If you listen, you can hear answers. Maybe to something you didn’t even know to ask. Connect to yourself. Is my heart beating out of my chest because I’m anxious about something? What’s going on in my …

Persona Imperfect

Squelched. Pushed. Tempered. Now is not the time. Small leaks handled. Temporarily quelled. Explosion imminent. Ever felt like this? I’ve wanted SO badly to be the blogger who has passed through the worst of their story and can tell you how wonderful life is on the other side, follow my lead and you’ll get there, …

Beginning a morning practice

Have you wanted to begin a morning practice? There's no time like the present. Rituals. Communion. Practice. The things that bring you to peace and calm. Small activities. Anchors. Daily rituals are the joy glue of life that remind you what’s truly important.  They’re something for your brain and body to relax into when chaos is reigning …

Stop fighting the bad days

Yesterday was one of those days. The kind where you feel like your walking through wet cement instead of air. Where forming a response to a simple question, “Is this enough honey for lemon water?” takes more brain power than you normally use to solve the most complex of problems. Maybe those times, when it …

Going to Art School… Express

I’m going to art school… express! Been wanting to get some of the basics from art school without the ridiculous price tag. Pretty sure it’s the dancer in me that thinks everything requires proper training. Was super excited when Leilani Joy, an artist I follow on YouTube, began offering her version in an express format. …

9 Things I’m Doing to Thrive Through Health Issues

Do you think it’s possible to thrive through a serious health issue? And beyond? I do. Because I am. It's a daily practice. I’m not going to sit here, moan about it or play the sufferer. I do want to write about what I’m doing to support my health and say, ‘I get it’ to anyone dealing …

Food is Fuel, Make it Good

Delicious, mouth watering food is fuel. Have you ever eaten absolutely delicious food? Food that engages all the senses and takes you on journey of pleasure as you feel your eyes gently close in appreciation? I made another in a series of big changes to the ol’ diet. This is the first time it’s been …

Planner Addict Desires for 2017

Are you ready to look ahead at 2017?! Yikes! Today I'm sharing my planner addict desires for 2017. I know it’s super early but for some reason I’m ready to decide how to structure my next year. Must be all the healthy living I’m doing right now. I’m actually looking forward to my future. K, …