How I Faced Myself and Found Freedom
Do I have the energy for this today? My thoughts aren’t fully awake as I routinely park my car outside the spin studio and yawn. I know the energy will…
Heart & Soul
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Every single thing in existence has a purpose and deeper meaning for us to enjoy. Contentment and peace are my main pursuits; recognizing that beauty and hope surround us at all times. I believe in intentional, timely moments—not coincidence. Find rest here through creative content, modern wisdom for your soul and creativity.
A Poem for Mother’s Day
She Who Made Me She held my life In her gentle arms; The joyful unknown Of endless possibilities. Carrying the scars That she bore to bring me here, These lines…
Why You’re Not Too Young to Begin Building a Legacy
If we wait to be perfect or qualified to extend a helping hand, then we never will.
In a Hurting World, Why Our Self-Compassion Needs a Check
These days kindness and compassion appear to be in short supply. That’s why a practice of self-compassion is non-negotiable.
How Imperfect People Can Do Great Things
Whether we wish we could serve the poor and alleviate suffering like Mother Teresa or pioneer critical scientific research like Marie Curie, we all dream of doing beautiful, world-changing things with our lives.
Life-Changing Wisdom That Will Put Time in Perspective
What we can learn from those looking back on their lives.
The Connection Between Creative Writing and Living a Fulfilled, Meaningful Life
It requires us to be alive to the world and the individuals around us.
An Open Conversation Between Mothers and Daughters
“I wish mothers knew that words they whisper, however quietly, echo in the mind of their daughter for years to come,” said my daughter Teresa to me during a recent…
The Magic of Making a Decision: Why Making One Really Can Change Everything
The inner voice. The one that narrates and ponders and analyzes and dreams. It’s always there, guiding us through life and moving us along. And – like we’ve all heard before…
How to Be an Optimist in a Critical World
True optimism is more than positive thoughts and high hopes.
Why Embracing Sorrow Paves Our Way to Joy
I am convinced that this emotional dance is something supernatural.
