I won’t dim my light
I won't dim my light So often we hide our true selves, our opinions, thoughts, hopes and dreams. Past hurts and limiting beliefs can scare us into our holes. Cause [...]
Life flows when you respect the season you’re in.
What season are you in? Life flows better when you respect where you are. Some years ago, I had two young daughters and a bustling practice. I was complaining to [...]
You are the ocean, your thoughts are bubbles dancing within you.
You are the ocean, your thoughts are bubbles dancing within you. You are your awareness, your consciousness. Like a giant sprawling and beautiful ocean. Your thoughts simply dance and float [...]
Do more of what opens your heart
What opens your heart? Do it more. A couple weeks ago I had the honour and privilege to speak at a workshop for 50 or so health industry professionals about [...]
“Attract” or “Avoid”, the language of the Emotional Brain
"Attract" or "Avoid": the language of the Emotional (Limbic Brain) The human brain has been evolving for more than two hundred thousand years. In that time the Limbic System, also [...]
Change is messy. Keep on… you’re doing it right.
Change and growth is messy. Keep on... you're doing it right. Social media and pop culture can reflect smooth and shiny side of life. That is not reality. Change and [...]
Life can move so fast… Mindfulness Meditation can slow it down
Life can move so fast... Mindfulness Meditation can slow it down Life can move so fast and mindfulness and meditation can help slow it down. Instead of life happening [...]
Don’t judge it. Search for the meaning.
Don't judge it. Search for the meaning in your set-back. That's the pot of gold. Set-backs aren't personal. They're ubiquitous. They're everywhere. They're like waves in the ocean. Find the [...]
You’re good enough.
I'm telling you because I know it doesn't always get conveyed by those around you. You're good enough to get what you desire. You matter to others lives and make [...]
The ultimate human nutrient is CONNECTION.
The ultimate human nutrient is CONNECTION Having it given feels euphoric. Having it taken away is heartache. Asking for it is terrifying. Giving it is courageous. Human connection is the [...]
How long it takes to get back depends on how deep you were when you started.
How long it takes to get back depends on how deep you were when you started. Often it's not clear how quickly we can return to normal. That's often because [...]
Starting, finishing and maintaining are different skills… but all necessary to achieve a goal.
Starting, finishing and maintaining are different skills... but all necessary to achieve a goal. Sparking change is one thing. Reaching the finish line is quite a different one. Towing the [...]
You are enough… and right where you need to be.
You are enough... and right where you need to be.
You’ve come back from tough times before…
You've come back from tough times before... How will you do it again? Knowing that you've had tough times before, and that you've come back from them is part of [...]
The greatest self-care is listening to your gut and standing for your truth.
The greatest self-care is listening to your gut and standing for your truth.
What you pay attention to grows
You can’t control the outcome, the emotion or the thoughts... they’ve already happened. But, you can control your awareness. From your awareness comes your thoughts, then your feelings, then your body response and behaviour. Finally the outcome arises from your action. Control your awareness and you have better outcomes.
Seeing the moment as it is allows choice to write a new story
Seeing the moment as it is allows choice to create a new story Our past experiences naturally creates stories and expectations of how the world is. Mindfulness allows opportunity to [...]
Remember, each of us is climbing our own mountain.
Remember, each of us is climbing our own mountain Be gentle with each other. Speak softly. Consider what others might be going thru. Remind yourself what you're going through. Be [...]
Notice what’s good in your world today.
Take a moment to purposely notice what's good in your world today. Start as small as you need to. Even if the good you notice infinitesimally insignificantly small. The mere [...]
Stress is the start point for spinal injury
The more invisible stresses are what make your spine vulnerable to injury. Often long before the ache in your back or crick in your neck was a mental or emotional [...]
Slow your exhale down to calm your body and mind
With as few as 10 slow exhales you can feel a difference. By slowing down the exhalation phase of your breath, you activate the Rest and Recovery system. This triggers [...]
Welcome change:
Things must first fall apart before something new can come into its place. It's natural to grip tightly to the old and resist what's leaving. Comfort, familiarity, our identity and [...]
Thank you Failure for showing me how to do it right
Change your mindset about failure. The person who fails the most, learns the most. "What did that failure teach you about the world, your customer, your family, yourself?" That's the [...]
A fail is only a failure if you quit
I've started meditating 5 major times in my life... so far. 13 years old (self taught) 16 years old (library book) 19 years old (University exam desperation) 23 years old [...]