Where Do You Need To Be?

For me, water soothes, calms and energizes me. When near the water, I feel invigorated, yet peaceful enough to sit in stillness for hours. My mind seems clear and my heart feels fulfilled. I feel at home. For you, water may initiate fear and anxiety. Sitting near water may be the last place you would […]

Be Quiet. Listen. What Do You Hear?

Last Friday, I spent the day with my awesome friend Grace Smith, owner and founder of Grace Smith Coaching, where we didn’t talk to each other, but rather we stopped and listened to each other. Think about this statement for a minute… How often do we participate in dialogue with others and ourselves, but don’t […]

Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder.

Today’s topic is a little touchy and a little too personal for most. But, it is one that has been plaguing my mind and heart my whole life and I am assuming it has been plaguing yours as well. When you look in the mirror, what do you see? When you evaluate who you are […]

Stop Pretending and Start Living

I write this to you as I am flying high to San Francisco. Soon I will be in Napa, hosting a yoga retreat emphasizing a life filled with balance: yoga, wine and clean eating. As many of you know, I believe life should be filled with work and play and your play should be your […]

2014 Manifesto

I share this with you not because I want to change you, not because I want to change me, but rather I want to change some of my habits and live a happier and healthier life. There is always room for growth and improvement! And…sorry for the delay, but I have been attempting to implement […]

Turn Your Obstacles into Goals!

A few weeks ago, I found out I had multiple stress fractures in my right foot. As a runner, yogi and all around active person, it broke my heart. I cried and sulked a bit because this has been an on-going obstacle for almost 10 years. Fractures have plagued my body and punctured my soul […]

Ditching Fear & Guilt!

Fear fills our hearts. Guilt plagues our souls. Often we make decisions based on these two factors allowing them to consume our lives. Take a moment to reflect on something as simple as your plans throughout the summer. How many activities are on your calendar because you are afraid to say “no” or you will […]