My hunch is you are carrying around something that is very heavy and causes you unnecessary suffering. This thing blocks you from the experiences and connections you desire. It weighs you down, holds you back and robs you of joy. What is this dreadful thing I am talking about? It is your story. You see…
Read MoreMy guess is that your self-expression is a little backed up. How am I so confident in this assumption? Because a lot of us suffer from creative constipation! Self-expression is not very encouraged in today’s society, which tends to reward more for achievement and appeasement. Today in celebration of a huge creative release for me…
Read MoreI recently received the following question from a reader, “I know vulnerability is a good way to be, but I find it difficult. The moment I notice that feel I lost control of a situation, rather than keep feeling vulnerable, I move away from it. For example, when I am with people I date, rather…
Read MoreWe all go through times when we are addicted to something. Some obvious ones are drugs, alcohol, money, sex and food. But there are less obvious addictions that are important to be aware of like control, negative thinking, self-doubt, escaping through things like travel, and even over-achieving. Addictions of all kinds give us a false…
Read MoreMoney. What happens for you when you think about it? Do you feel relaxed and abundant? Or stressed, restricted, upset and anxious? All of us have a relationship with money and it is important to have a healthy one since it is a necessary part of our lives. For those of us on a spiritual…
Read MoreAre you being a wee bit wimpy? Are you carrying around an unspoken question or assumption about something? Did someone do something or behave in a way that stumped (and possibly hurt) you but you haven’t had the guts to ask them about it? We’d rather suffer under our own assumptions, pretend everything is fine,…
Read MoreLast week I gave my creative muse a tremendous gift: I took myself away to a beautiful place with no email, phone or distraction. My next book is due in two months and I really thought I could just “schedule” it into my daily flow, but what I have found is that creativity needs space.…
Read MoreThis past weekend a heartfelt dream of mine and something I’ve been working inwardly toward for the past three years, came true: I was ordained as a minister. It was one of the most deeply profound experiences of my life and touched a place inside that no external accomplishment ever has (or could). I share…
Read MoreThis week we celebrate 4th of July in the States. Freedom is defined as: “The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.” We are blessed to live in a country where we have these freedoms; yet so many of us are NOT free inside. Are you free? Or…
Read MoreI’ve been keeping busy this summer (and tapping into my inner talk show host) creating something that I’m SO excited to tell you about!!! I’ve gathered together 30+ of the top thought leaders of this generation to share their inspiring advice about career, money, health, relationships, and spirituality. These people are my friends, the people…
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