Meditation is Brain Medicine
We overcomplicate meditation. We think that we need to be able to go into some quiet blissful space and instantly clear all thoughts from our mind. Spoiler alert that's not going to happen.
Read MoreWe overcomplicate meditation. We think that we need to be able to go into some quiet blissful space and instantly clear all thoughts from our mind. Spoiler alert that's not going to happen.
Read MoreI have a habit of picking fights with my husband when I’m mad at myself for not getting a task done.
Read MoreWhat does it mean to be consistent? Is it doing the same thing every day? Is it showing up for the things you say you’re going to do? More importantly the part that has the strongest impact on you is how you respond to yourself when you’re inconsistent.
There's no way I could have known and yet I was totally right, that painted line led us directly to the visitor center.
Read MorePart of me wants to nap, but after I lie down for more than 5 minutes I’m thinking of all the things I need to do. Rest doesn’t have to be taking a nap.
Read MoreHave you ever felt like you silently (or not so silently) wished for something and then the person to fulfill that request magically appeared? The moment I randomly met
Read MoreNegative emotions get a bad rap because they make you feel uncomfortable, feel things you “shouldn’t feel” or “shouldn’t be bothered by.” The truth is, your feelings are REAL, the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Read MoreYour thoughts, actions, and feelings all have energy behind them. It can be as simple as a compliment, bringing someone their tea that they left in
Read MoreWe've all got voices in our head and those voices want to help, but not all of them are helpful. So how do you tell the difference between a helpful and a not so helpful inner voice?
Read MoreYour body is so smart, it gives you subtle cues to guide you through every moment of your day. When you take the time to listen to your body you unlock knowledge you didn’t know existed. That means the answer you’re seeking is
Read MoreWhen you offer empathy and understanding to those around you, you’ll feel a deeper connection. One that can shatter limiting beliefs and bring you closer to
Read MoreAt the beginning of shelter in place I needed to do an hour of yoga everyday just to make it through the day. That wasn't going to be sustainable sharing our open floor plan house with the other two humans in my family. I needed something else that I would help me cope, work through the troubled thoughts in my head, and keep me from shutting down completely.
Read MoreA mentor encouraged me to hold onto the calm-clarity feeling whenever it showed up. But that feeling was elusive and rare like a snow leopard.
Read MoreI feel like I was born with anxiety but that’s not true. Anxiety is something that we learn from the adults around us when we’re young children. Anxiety is not your fault. We live in a…
Read MoreYour subconscious mind either helps or hinders you, but sometimes it's not clear which one it's doing. As a child you either gave up easily or kept stubbornly trying when something didn’t go your way based on your subconscious beliefs.
Read MoreYour mind lives in a state of distraction and it’s normal if pausing and being quiet feels uncomfortable. It might feel impossible to feel calm, focused, or peaceful. And yet, those feelings are more available to you then you may realize. It is possible to listen to your inner wisdom.
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