On the path to clarity and healing, the wisdom we carry inside often feels just out of...
On the path to clarity and healing, the wisdom we carry inside often feels just out of reach—buried beneath layers of distraction, emotion,...
In recent years, I’ve become more aware of when burnout is creeping in, recognizing the signs of exhaustion and overwhelm. When I catch...
There comes a point in the healing journey when all the rationalizations, distractions, and dances of denial give way to what simply is—and...
When it comes to adventurous outings, my usual response is “no.” Then, I pause — for a long moment (maybe even a week?)...
The world becomes your classroom. Challenges are used to understand yourself and others on a deeper level and wisdom can be found in...
On the path to healing, setbacks are inevitable. When they happen, it can feel frustrating and add to the weight of an already...
In the midst of loss and transition, it’s easy to feel like time is moving too slowly, or perhaps not moving at all....
Sometimes, it’s easy to forget that we have the power to choose where we place our energy. Every day, we are faced with...
I’m writing this feeling incredibly grateful as a freshly crowned National Champion. Watching the Buckeyes bring home the trophy with John, the ultimate...
If I asked you to imagine what spiritual work looks like the answer would be as varied and unique as you are. You...
On the path to clarity and healing, the wisdom we carry inside often feels just out of...
In recent years, I’ve become more aware of when burnout is creeping in, recognizing the signs of...
There comes a point in the healing journey when all the rationalizations, distractions, and dances of denial...
When it comes to adventurous outings, my usual response is “no.” Then, I pause — for a...
The world becomes your classroom. Challenges are used to understand yourself and others on a deeper level...
On the path to healing, setbacks are inevitable. When they happen, it can feel frustrating and add...
In the midst of loss and transition, it’s easy to feel like time is moving too slowly,...
Sometimes, it’s easy to forget that we have the power to choose where we place our energy....
I’m writing this feeling incredibly grateful as a freshly crowned National Champion. Watching the Buckeyes bring home...
If I asked you to imagine what spiritual work looks like the answer would be as varied...
I had already spent several hours contemplating what I wanted to say. I wanted to get it...
While we were living in Dallas I signed up for mindfulness and meditation classes. I knew my...
I was seated in front of a group of awakening souls. As I lifted my Tibetan bell...
In a span of 48 hours, I managed to tell four cherished people in my life the...
There are days when I am holding the world in my hand, a simple scroll away from...
Years ago I took a parenting course online with Dr. Shefali Tsabary. Her book ‘The Conscious Parent:...
One of the biggest challenges of the awakening process is recognizing our constant mind-chatter running on repeat....
For me, awakening can be a deep and powerful, world-shifting experience, or in more practical terms, questioning...
Besides pouring loads of self-compassion into my being, one of the best ways I have found to...
Oakley and I were walking on the beach. He is my trusty, hyperactive sidekick. He is patient(ish)...
One of my loyal and amazing readers recently asked if I could share some thoughts on navigating...
While staying at Sand River Masai Mara in a luxury tent encampment nestled deep in the heart...
The week leading up to our trip to Kenya almost broke me. I was so focused on...
This essay was posted on my previous blog named Spiritual Writes. The path needs us. Stay True....
I have always loathed doing laundry. Through the years of my spiritual study all evidence seems to...
There are days when walking the stretch of beach across from my house as the wind whips...
My awakening experience has been both mystical and practical. The practical side surfaced when my boys were...
A few years ago I was at a spa getting a pedicure with a friend. They offered...
My week did not start out well. Everything seemed off. My mind, my body, my mind’s thoughts...
As a dedicated seeker, I have spent my fair share of effort and energy on the lookout...
Our natural default setting is to always choose love. In practical terms this means having our outsides...
Everyone born into consciousness is already on an awakening path. The process of realizing you are on...