"Half of me is beautiful, but you were never sure which half.” I have always resonated with wild mustangs. Wild mustangs are not domestic horses. The mustang is meant to run fiercely, live free, discover and to simply be. It was never meant to be caught, put in a pen…

Learn to say “no!” like a tennis player. In the world of tennis, you play within defined lines. And, the lines are not blurry. When playing, if the tennis ball touches any part of the line, the ball is out, for many of us who play, the reply is “no”…

A mirror sometimes is not a reflection of who you are, but how you see yourself. I love hair day. Hair day for me is the visit to the salon when I get to feel special, pampered and yes, loved. Where I get to sit while someone sprinkles fairy dust…

If your brain believes it, it is so. “The highest happiness is when one reaches the stage of Liberation, at which there is no more suffering. That’s genuine, lasting happiness. True happiness relates more to the mind and heart. Happiness that depends mainly on physical pleasure is unstable; one day it’s there, the next day it may not be.” ― Dalai Lama XIV, The Art of Happiness The brain makes no distinction between social rejection and physical pain. Did you know that? Literally the brain knows no difference between a broken bone and a broken heart. In 2003, Naomi Eisenberger conducted a landmark study referred to as the CyberBall…

Learn to quell the chaos inside of you to be a better problem solver. A “problem” is defined as an unwelcome situation. Allegedly, it causes difficulty, stress or doubt. As with much in our lives, definition is everything. …

Words create worlds. Words dismantle relationships. Words are apocalyptic. Communication in general is not simply talking. It is an art. It is an exchange. It can be the most impactful exchange or it can be the most miserable energy suck. Have you ever had a team meeting and present is…

Self-soothe into secure attachment We are always seeking the warmest and most loving attachments we can imagine. We want to be seen, heard and yes, loved. As you read this (you are probably nodding in agreement), I wonder how much of that you believe is your responsibility? …

Life is not going to always go your way, you need to get to know you, go your way then invite life to come with you. I love my creative life more than I love my own oppression. We have the humane society to protect our pets. We have collectives…

as often as you need to. Take a shower. Wash away every trace of yesterday. Of smells. Of energy that didn’t serve you. Of words you wish you would’ve hushed. Of weary skin and tired and swollen eyes. Get dressed. Make coffee, lots of coffee. Open your windows and invite…