True forgiveness is freedom from all pain, acceptance of all circumstances, and contentment with what is. Self-compassion leads to compassion for others. Just like self-love leads to unconditional love for others. Forgiveness works the same way… it starts with you and echos out. If you can forgive yourself, you will then be able to forgive…
Passion is Energy
When you don’t have energy, you don’t have passion, and this means you are not being inspired. To be inspired is to be “in spirit,” with spirit, engaged with creative ideas that Spirit provides. So, when you feel down and out, it is likely that you need to find a way to reconnect to your…
Downtime
Some of us need a lot more “downtime” to function than others. What exactly is downtime? Downtime is time where you have nothing scheduled to do. It is consciously blocked out periods of your day where you have time to spend doing whatever you feel like doing. This won’t be a time for exercise or…
Are You Asking the Universe Enough Questions?
We all have a long to do list, and sometimes we need a little help. Too often we run around like chickens with our heads cut off, acting stressed out, when really all we need to do is sit down, breathe, and ask: “What is most important to focus on next?” You don’t even have…
Moving With Intention
Yoga is a way that we can move with intention. We go throughout our days cleaning the house, running errands, and moving our bodies for sure, but when we dedicate time to exercise, we move with intention. This morning I got up resistant to do exercise, there were many other things around the house calling…
Experimentation for Self-Empowerment
Whenever we are willing to take the risk and experiment doing something different with our lives, we are usually in for a wild ride. Once we commit to the decision, fear and self-doubt inevitably creep in. But if you can hold on, and keep moving forward, soon you will see signposts, omens, and assurance that…
Pieces to the Health Puzzle
There are a lot of pieces to the health puzzle, but they don’t all have to be completed on the same day… or even during the same week. They can build off each other much like a puzzle. You’re not likely to sit down and complete a big puzzle all in one sitting. But day…
Celebrate First
This blog is about practicing the art of celebration – before you get what you want. It’s a simple way to show your trust in the Universe and prove your faith in every desired outcome. This practice has worked for me time and time again. Whenever I want something in life, I first make it…
It’s Okay If…
It’s okay if… You are an angry person A stubborn person A type-A, hyper organized, can’t sit still person A “want more alone time” person An “I’d rather stay home and not be social” person A flighty person And ESPECIALLY a selfish person. You must realize that there’s nothing wrong with you, there’s nothing that…
Perceiving Yourself Through Others’ Eyes
There are many reasons why you should not perceive yourself through others’ eyes. First, you could be wrong. How do you know what another thinks of you anyway? What if what you think they are thinking about you is totally wrong and you go about feeling uncomfortable around them for no reason at all? Second,…