Pause and Breathe
This morning, I posted a graphic on my Instagram similar to the one above. The symbol in the graphic is a musical symbol for 'a rest' (more specifically, a quarter note rest). In Croatian, it's called 'pauza' (a pause). It tells the musician to stop playing or singing...
Changes in Perspective
Recently, I asked some of my readers how they get deep rest. Here are the most common answers: Hiking, walking, or simply being in nature. Going on annual retreats (silent retreats are really great!). I loved hearing from one person who is able to go three times a...
Be Still And Step Into Something New
In my previous post, I wrote about how Intentional celebrations give us a chance to process our emotions. Whether it’s college graduation, a work promotion, an anniversary, or a birthday, each brings us joy, excitement, and a sense of accomplishment and recognition. ...
Sometimes we have to admit something we are building is not working
My son Dante graduated from Savannah College of Art and Design with a B.F.A in immersive reality. I’m very, very proud of him. I want to share with you a powerful lesson Dante taught me - and one that helped him on many college projects. Growing up, Dante loved...
Brokenness is not a problem. Unprocessed brokenness is.
Tom Lorie, one of the hosts of the Mentor’s Show Radio, invited me back to his show and suggested we talk about brokenness. During our interview, Tom talked about brokenness being pervasive in our culture - and our world. You can see it everywhere...In the systems...
Everything Starts with Awareness
I just wrapped up my 8-week online Wellbeing Class! It was amazing to watch everyone's journey in making shifts to create more balance and healing in their lives. They all commented on how helpful the teachings have been and how they're walking away with so many new...
Peace, Peace, Only Peace…
The journey to inner peace is a process for all of us.
The process is what makes us appreciate the inner peace and its value in our lives.
The Various Forms of Meditation
I went to hear a friend of mine play at a little Nashville jazz club. It was good to sit there for a couple of hours, listening, fully immersed in the music… It was meditative really, as the mind anchors around notes that it tries to follow. Anchoring the mind...
Cleanse Your Body of Toxins
When you think of ‘spring cleaning’, what image comes to your mind? For me, it’s scenes of dusting wands moving across bookshelves, brooms reaching behind couches and sweeping the pine needles from last year’s Christmas tree, and clouds of shimmering dust particles...
Are You Stuck in a Loop?
What are some patterns or habits in your life that you want to change? Maybe you tried something before and it didn’t work. You find yourself back in that old loop of negative thoughts or you keep reaching for the chips, bonbons, or alcoholic drinks. Or maybe no...
