Summer is upon us! On Saturday, we will experience the longest day of the year – the summer solstice. This turning point brings vitality and meaning into our lives. It ignites a desire to frolic, explore, and socialize. As well as a longing to connect with what really matters and let the rest go (to […]
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Earth Day
Today is Earth Day – a day to celebrate and honor this big, beautiful, abundant, and nourishing planet that we live on. It is about promoting environmental awareness and taking responsibility for protecting and loving the planet that supports all of our lives. We can easily take for granted the majesty, generosity, and importance of […]
Springtime
Spring has sprung… Even though it kind of feels like winter never really happened (silly California), spring is officially here! Spring equinox is tomorrow and with it comes a fresh burst of energy and optimism. Anyone need a little of that?! I always enjoy the turn of the seasons because the change brings a new […]
Transition
Life is a dynamic process. We are growing and changing all the time. It is our resistance to this dynamism that creates our suffering: our resistance to change, our desire to hold onto what has been, and our fear of the unknown. We often get stuck in the middle space, hanging somewhere between the old […]
Navigating Our Lives
There is something important to me about helping people to love themselves, taking that journey of healing toward self-awareness, self-care, and self-love. To not feeling like they have to hide pieces of themselves in order to be loved and accepted. To know their own heart and soul, to love and nurture who they are, to […]
VDay
This is a big day with big energy! Prepare for fireworks, laughter, and a warm-hearted connection. This year, Valentine’s Day is not just about romance and couples (although there will be plenty of that); it is about love in all its forms. The full moon in Leo brings feelings of warmth, generosity, and playfulness. The […]
A New Year
As many of you can likely attest to, 2013 was a pretty intense year, full of changes and challenges. You may be feeling a sense of relief in these first few weeks of 2014. Perhaps an inner turning of a new page that feels lighter and more hopeful. Even the sun itself has come out […]