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Authentic Stories & Mindful Living—One Moment at a Time

Mindful Monday: Rise and SHINE
For me, the morning is a powerful time to connect to myself and the present moment, to set my intentions, and set the stage for my day.

Mindful Monday: What are YOU doing?
I recently listened to spiritual teacher Matt Kahn speak, and he said something so refreshing that I wanted to share it with you.
Mindful Monday: Supported Healing
I recently held a weekend retreat with an incredible group of women. I was deeply touched by how we knowingly or unknowingly supported each other with our presence and by simply being who we are.
Mindful Monday: Mind the Gap
Do you ever feel like you could use a break from thinking?

Mindful Monday: The Tender Spots
Today, I had a session with my mentor that touched me deeply and was very impactful. As I sit down now to write, I feel tender.

Mindful Monday: Look Who Showed Up
Once in a while, I have absolutely nothing to write about for Mindful Monday. I sit down to write, but it feels like nothing's there. Usually, ideas flow through me but this week, nothing.

Mindful Monday: Being Your Own Authority
When I was a young girl, I remember dreaming about marriage and having many children.

Mindful Monday: Planting Season
Spring is a time of new beginnings. After a long winter of resting, you can feel new life emerging. There is an aliveness in the air that brings the feeling of fresh and unlimited possibilities.

Mindful Monday: Boundaries Are Self-Love
Last week I had a great conversation about boundaries with a group of women. We shared how, while we may know that setting boundaries is a good thing, it can be difficult.

Mindful Monday: The Freedom to Be Who We Are
When we embark on a spiritual path, we may be motivated to do so because we want to change somehow. We want more peace and less stress or to be more present and connect to something deeper within.

Mindful Monday: Power of the Pause
A client recently told me a story about a woman who had cancer and was receiving support from spiritual teacher Tara Brach. The woman's mantra was, 'I don't have time to rush.'

Mindful Monday: Getting Curious
Curiousity is an essential part of the journey of self-discovery. The longer I’m on the path, the more curious I have become.

Finding Ourselves by Losing Ourselves
People sometimes say that they’re on a journey or path to “find themselves”.
What if the way to finding ourselves is by losing ourselves?

Mindful Monday: Present in Peace
Consciousness is alive and dynamic. It’s a mystery unfolding in every moment with no beginning or end. I was reminded of the ever-changing landscape of this reality last week.
Mindful Monday: Meet My Friends…
When I look back on many moments in my life, they still touch my heart deeply. These moments have shaped me, and I feel like they're part of me.

Mindful Monday: We are Love
Let's celebrate love throughout the year!

Mindful Monday: The Need to Control
Last week I wrote about the freedom we have when we're able to "surf the waves" and flow with the uncertainty of life. It certainly is a journey and a moment-to-moment practice.

Mindful Monday: Surf's Up!
I am constantly given opportunities to practice acceptance and go with the flow.

Mindful Monday: Less Ego More Heart
This year is off to a good start.

Mindful Monday: THIS Changed My Life
Have you ever had an experience where you were so focused on trying to fix something and then out of the blue, the solution appeared right before your eyes?