Stress is NOT the Problem!

Did you know that the technical definition of stress is… “any preparation the body makes in anticipation of change.”  -Hans Selye (1907–1982): Founder of the stress theory  In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become a pervasive part of our lives. From meeting deadlines to managing personal relationships, the demands on our time and energy can… Read More

National Wellness Month

It’s time to prioritize your self-care, reduce stress, and create healthier habits to connect and align with your authentic self. Celebrate National Wellness Month during the entire month of August. As the end of summer approaches (for those of us in the Northern hemisphere), August is a perfect time to focus on our physical, mental,… Read More

Spring: Nature’s Awakening

I love that Mother Nature reminds us of the cyclical nature of all things. In the cycle, Nature invites us to awaken to deeper truths and clearer insights. Nature itself can teach us to see the signs of our own Spiritual Awakening. Awakening: Enlightenment, Transformation, & Becoming The notion of the spiritual awakening has been… Read More

What’s your daily habit?

What do you do EVERY day as a daily habit? Brush your teeth? Check email or Social Media? Read the news? Walk your dog? What if I asked you to share a daily habit of self-care. Is that even a thing for you? Commit to Self-Care Self-care refers to deliberate actions and practices undertaken by… Read More

Anniversary- a look back

This is me… on a cliff somewhere in Montana 25 years ago! I was on a cross country bike ride, The Northern Tier, from Seattle, WA to Bar Harbor, ME. And then, because I literally had no where to go, I continued south thru Maryland! to Ashville, NC. Twenty-five years ago, after 5000 miles and… Read More

Inspired Shift: Embrace change

As Winter starts to shift toward Spring, I find my sense of energy increasing and my enthusiasm for shift waking up! It’s been a long, hard few years and I’ve been hanging on to a sense of “normal” with a death grip. Truth be told, I’m not even sure what normal should look like! But… Read More

Resources for Inspired Living

We need all the support we can get just to live our lives. Thats why we live in community. But when life gets “challenging”, we need connection and inspiration EVEN MORE! Here is a list of resources and practices I’ve compiled Just. For. You:   Life’sWork Yoga Virtual studio: get a 30-day free trial! LIVE… Read More

Are you breathing?

Our new normal is not normal. It’s uncomfortable on every level imaginable. For the last couple of weeks, I have been doing everything I can to provide you support and encouragement to stay the course of practice, of self-care, of compassion and love. Were it not for my personal practice, I can’t imagine what this… Read More

What does HOPE look like?

As Spring starts to peek out of the earth in the form of green shoots of crocus and daffodil, new leaves bud on deciduous trees and dandelions pop out of nowhere, optimism is renewed by the familiar cycle of change! Mars, the god of war, is the name sake of March. At one time, March… Read More

Intention as Mantra

Happy New Year!!! Are you a resolution setter? A Vision Board builder? A dreamer, a planner, or a fly-by-the seat-of-your-pants-er? Or are you a nay-sayer when it comes to setting intentions and aspirations for life or your “Bucket List”? I am definitely a dreamer and a planner, but over the years I have grown more… Read More

Holiday Survival: Begin Again

Happy New Year!!! I told you last month that Thanksgiving is my favorite Holiday… and it is. But… my second favorite holiday is New Years! not because I celebrate with a big party or even stay up late enough to watch the Ball drop. I love New Year’s because it’s the epitome of #BeginAgain! New… Read More