Question: I feel like I have failed a lot when it comes to relationships because so far they have all ended, how do I have the faith that I am even capable of having a long-term relationship? This question really illuminates one of the major misunderstandings about relationships, which is that the success of a…

Last weekend I facilitated a workshop for 28 twenty-something women. On their intake questionnaires I asked what they wanted to get from their participation. The majority of them responded that they were looking for advice on how to get the career, relationship, and body they wanted. But when I read between the lines of each…

“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” Albert Einstein Today feels like a great day for a miracle, doesn’t it? Webster defines a miracle as: an extraordinary event manifesting divine intervention in human affairs; an extremely…

“One word frees us of all the weight and pain of life: that word is love.” Sophocles “Love is like playing the piano. First you must learn to play by the rules, then you must forget the rules and play from your heart.” -Unknown Happy Valentines Day! Do you hear that and cringe because you…

“Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” Viktor Frankl Last week I was looking at an email on my phone while stopped at a red light.  All of a sudden I heard ferocious honking and…

Hey everyone! We are almost to the end of the first month of 2012 and time continues to fly by. Last year was full of transitions and huge growth opportunities (translation: tough stuff) for many people. The good news is that 2012 will be a smoother ride for most of us – but it will…

“We tend to forget that happiness doesn’t come as a result of getting something we don’t have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have.” -Frederick Keonig Since I was a little girl I have wanted children. I loved playing house and had a collection of dolls that I mothered. By this point…

“It only takes one person to change your life – you.” Ruth Casey Are you overdosing on self-help? This may seem like an ironic question coming from me since my passion and career is all about personal growth. But here’s the thing: I’ve noticed that a lot of people who embark on a journey of…

“Love doesn’t make the world go round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile.” Franklin P. Jones Are you reinvigorated and ready to make 2012 your best year yet? Perhaps you are three days into your new workout routine, diet, meditation practice or creative endeavor that you resolved to commit to this year. Awesome! I’m…

Because I know that you are eager students of life, I am kicking off the New Year with a pop quiz to prepare you for our super cool online course that begins in one week! Okay so maybe it is just the inner nerd in me who actually likes quizzes, but this will be easy,…