There has been more and more research coming out about our natural sensitivity and how this impacts our lives. Our inherent sensitivity is what allows us to pick up on all the environmental cues that help us stay safe, make decisions, notice opportunities and resources, and build connections with others. The more highly attuned our […]
As we near the winter solstice – and the days are shorter and nights are longer – we have the opportunity to receive the gifts of the dark. From December through February, we are in a space that is well suited for reflection, letting go, and connecting to what truly matters. It is a time […]
As the days get cooler and the nights get longer (at least in the Northern Hemisphere), we are entering a time when taking good care of ourselves is vital. This is a great time to boost your immune system and care for your body – setting yourself up for health through the holidays and into […]
Have you heard the saying, “The only thing that is constant is change?” You may have nodded your head and thought “yes, that sounds true.” But have you really considered what this means for you and your life? This nugget of wisdom comes from ancient Greek philosophy – so the awareness that life is perpetually […]
I was recently asked to write a series of tips for some common emotional challenges for an online wellness site. I thought I’d share them here with you as well. Enjoy! 1. Anxiety – Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Body Anxiety goes hand in hand with an over stimulated nervous system. When […]
New beginnings are a wonderful thing. They bring fresh energy, optimism, and hope. They introduce you (or re-introduce you) to parts of yourself you are excited to know and express. They help you to let go of old crap and open you up to new people, places, and things. Sounds great, right? But when […]
As the days get cooler and the nights get longer (at least in the Northern Hemisphere), we are entering a time when taking good care of ourselves is vital. This is a great time to boost your immune system and care for your body – setting yourself up for health through the holidays and into […]
This week I’ve been thinking a lot about how our deep and wise Self sends us messages all the time. They may come in the form of intuition, insight, emotion, coincidence/synchronicity, dreams, physical or psychological symptoms, creative impulses, or body sensations. Your psyche speaks through symbol, metaphor, and feeling. But if you don’t know how […]
I’ve been thinking a lot about expectations and the roles they play in our lives. About how we think things “should” be versus how they actually are. If this gap is wide, it can create a lot of suffering and judgment. If the gap is narrow, we are likely to feel more confident and satisfied. […]
Rest. Refresh. Recover. Revamp. These days, you may feel more like pulling the covers over your head and hitting the snooze button than heading to the office or facing that to–do list one more time. That’s because we are in the firm grasp of winter. Now, in California, where the sun is shinning most of […]
