Have you noticed how challenging it can sometimes be to make a decision? Often making the decision is harder than taking the action that results from the decision. A reason that we may struggle with decisions is because some part of us thinks if we decide one thing, we are going to lose or miss…

Please and thank you. Words you say habitually every day without too much thought. But have you ever considered that these simple words could be a prayer? We all have times in our life when we get so busy that we forget to take time to tune in and connect to God (or our Higher…

“Life is suffering. Attachment is the source of suffering. The end of attachment will bring the end of suffering.” Buddha I love this wisdom from Buddha because it reminds me that I am usually the source of my suffering. My thoughts and judgments about how I wish a situation was different generally cause me far…

April 15th was tax day. Did you get your taxes in early motivated by a potential refund? Or did you wait until the last minute to mail away your forms to the government? As the daughter of a CPA, I was sure to finish my taxes months ago; however, I still fall prey to my…

March 31st marked the end of women's history month, a celebration of women's contributions to history, culture and society throughout the history of our nation. Trailblazers like Gloria Steinem and Betty Friedan who helped redefine the role of a woman in America come to mind. Perhaps one of the most transformative messages born from the…

I am moving today. To a different house in the same city but as anyone who has moved lately knows, it is super stressful. Yet as I am waiting for the movers to arrive, I am enjoying my tea, grapefruit and writing this update. So how did I manage not to pull an all nighter…

Tuesday at 4:04 am I awoke to my bed shaking, my blinds rattling, and what sounded like a train roaring through my room. It was a 4.4 earthquake (but felt like more to me!). Still half asleep, I was frightened and did not know what to do. And not knowing what to do was more…

This week I met a new acquaintance for coffee introduced through mutual connection who thought we could both benefit from knowing and networking with each other. What I thought would be a professional meeting became a get together between kindred spirits and the beginning of a lasting friendship. We got our coffee and began talking…

Last weekend I was fortunate to attend Sages and Scientists Symposium: The Merging of a New Future which was hosted by Deepak Chopra. The entire weekend was incredibly thought-provoking and inspiring, I'm still digesting it all! My personal highlight was the opportunity to have a one-on-one chat with Deepak who I deeply admire as his…

This week I was in five different airports in three days and decided to do a bit of an experiment. Usually when I travel, my attention is either on: my blackberry, my laptop, my kindle, or trying to make it through security and then find overhead room with way too much carry-on luggage. I am…

This week marks the beginning of Lent, a time when many of the Christian tradition spent time in focused prayer, penitence, and sacrifice. Many choose to “give up” something during this 40 day period until Easter. Giving up something like chocolate may be valuable in terms of a self-discipline practice (and the added bonus of…

Do you invest a lot of energy looking backwards? Has your past become the protagonist in the story of your life? Perhaps it is time to turn around and look at what is in front of you instead of belaboring over what is behind you. Many of us excel at shoulda, couda, woulda thinking so…

We all have times in our life when we listen too much to negative things we tell ourselves about ourselves. The essence of who we truly are, exquisite and perfect human beings, is muted by our perceived limitations, mistakes, failures, and insecurities. Do you know that we all have a unique melody that we came…

Last week I reminded you to just say no and this week I am reminding you to just say YES! As challenging as it is to say no to the things we do not want, it is often equally as challenging to say yes to the things we do! Perhaps that is because many of…

In response to the recent UPdate I wrote entitled Obligation is the Worst form of Motivation, I received the following email: “This is one of my worst problems. I have a hard time saying “no”. Now that I have my daughter, I simply CAN'T do everything that is asked of me. It doesn't solve my…

There is a lot of build up to the beginning of a New Year, especially this year as 2009 was particularly challenging for many. Add to that all the hoopla about the full moon and blue moon on New Year's Eve and the message to set big intentions because 2010 is going to be so…

On New Years, we tend to make resolutions which are usually promises to do something “more, better, or different” as our society seems to revolve around the notion that there is always room for improvement. We vow to exercise more, get a better job, fall in love, or find a different way to handle our…

For many 2009 was a year full of change and challenge. It was time of transition creating wonderful opportunities for personal growth and learning (and perhaps some frustration) which may have left you feeling VERY ready to say goodbye to 2009 and welcome in the NEW year. Join Britta Johnson and I for a special…

From Huffington Post Blog 12/15/09: Dear Christine, I am facing my first Christmas alone this year. I took a job across the country from my family and I can't afford a plane ticket home for the holidays. And my parents can't afford to fly me home, which I know is really hard on them. I…