Greetings from Thailand where I have been in cages with tigers, almost lit myself on fire while learning how to cook drunken noodles and rode an elephant bareback through the jungle in Chiang Mai. Needless to say it was not a typical week! Admittedly, I can be a bit of a scaredy cat when it…
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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 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 MoreI want to offer you some immediate relief from yourself! What I mean by this is that most of us, yes even you, torture ourselves with our thoughts! In my own life and in coaching others, I have observed that one of the biggest sources of suffering comes from what we choose to believe about…
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 MoreAfter nearly 6 years, I am finally writing my next book!! The success of my past two books was due in large part to the incredible stories from contributors so that’s what I am reaching out to you!! I would love to have your story be a part of my next “baby.” Expectation Hangovers: How…
Read MoreOne of my clients sent me a frustrated email after going to a sold-out Justin Timberlake concert. She was inspired by his talent but also triggered because she felt she is not embracing her talent in the “effortless” and “big” way he is. Those comparison based thoughts made her feel out of touch with her…
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