Exquisite Self-Care
Self-Care Last night we had some friends over for dinner and I ate something that I’ve been off of for about six weeks. And, it made me feel like crap. My husband would say—since my dairy and wheat intolerances manifest as emotional disequilibrium---I…
What the World Needs Now
Women's Empowerment Even though I come from a large family, growing up, I often felt isolated.
My parents were big seekers. Much of their energy was spent on their personal quest to find or experience God---and they encouraged us to do the same.
Yet, in the…
Whirling Dervish
Self-CareThis morning I could feel that familiar fall sensation rushing through my body of “too much to do.”
Supporting my husband through his job search, helping my son with school activities and easing into 3rd grade, carving out time to connect…
Risking It
Self-CareMy wonderful brother Kert, a Qi Gong teacher, is 14 months younger than me and is a constant source of inspiration (read more about some of Kert’s adventures).
He’s currently studying a special form of Qi Gong from a Taoist Priest in the…
Unexpected Gifts
Self-Care "Life isn't about waiting for the storms to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain." - Vivian Green
I’ve been writing a lot lately about living in the unknown, the process of birthing “what’s next” and the gifts that can come…
The Void
SpiritualityOne of my dearest friends in in the void.
She is gestating “what’s next” in her life, but to her, it just feels like she’s stuck. And restless. And bored. And dissatisfied with everything-- work/relationship/home. And she might even…
Inspiration
Life BalanceArt is the only way to run away without leaving home. -- Twyla Tharp
I finished my writing sabbatical on Friday and felt some sadness.
I could have kept going. Maybe I’ll take another break this fall. I’m definitely feeling ripe around…
Soul Food
Self-CareMy writing sabbatical has felt more like an intense juggling act than a peaceful respite.
My husband is in the midst of a job search (and is working from home--my domain), my son is constantly begging for playdates, my staff--understandably--need…
Digesting
Mindfulness, Self-Care
di•ges•tion (di jes′c̸hən, dī-);
noun; the absorption of ideas.
I recently listened to a radio interview with acclaimed historian Doris Kearns Goodwin, author of Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln.
She said that…
Anchoring
Self-CareMany of our clients, my friends and family have expressed lately that they feel extremely untethered.
There seems to be a large contingency of us that feel as if we’re in the middle of a big storm in choppy waters and we’re not quite sure…
Being Present
Self-CareI love it when the Universe calls me up to the plate, puts a bat in my hands, throws me a big old curve ball and sees how I’m going to react.
I’m really getting the opportunity to practice what I preach right now.
My husband was layed…
Success
Work Life Balance I was interviewed last week by a national women’s magazine on the subject of women and success.
It’s got me thinking.
I shared with the editor some of the things my team and I observe through our coaching business:
-how women define…