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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…
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…
Your Wise Self
Self-Care Last Friday I led a one-day self-renewal retreat at The Crossings Spa & Resort for a wonderful group of women from around the US (and one from Shanghai!). At the front of the space where we gathered—a beautiful room with walls of windows,…
Begin Anew
Life BalanceYesterday (March 20th), marked the March equinox—a time when the sun shines directly on the equator and the length of day and night are nearly equal in all parts of the world. It’s a time when light and dark come into balance. And while…
Interconnected
Self-CareI went to hear a friend sing the other night. A talented, soulful singer songwriter, it was Tricia Mitchell’s re-entry into the spotlight after taking a break to be with her young kids. As I watched her onstage at a local club in Austin…
What I Love
SpiritualityI attended a powerful movement/writing workshop this past weekend with Lori Saltzman with The Moving Center School in California. Her work is based on the well known 5 Rhythms developed by Gabrielle Roth. I’m preparing to get back to work…
Creative Expression=Balanced Living?
Life BalanceI attended a creativity party this past weekend at my good friend author/writing coach Carolyn Scarborough’s home. She asked her friends to bring something to the party that illustrated how they "get their creative game on.” Guests…
Support
Women's EmpowermentThis past week I attended an Ashtanga yoga class with a new teacher (yep, that’s the sweaty, rhythmic style of yoga). I loved his approach. He was supportive and really encouraged students to ask questions and reach out for help. And, he…
What's Your Mantra?
MindfulnessA couple of week ago I was coaching two entrepreneurs in my office, one after the other, around issues related to owning their power, growing their business and experiencing more balance in their lives. (I do very little one-on-one coaching…
Thank You Nonnie!
Self-CareI’m officially declaring September as Gratitude Month in honor of Nonnie, my maternal grandmother Mabel Rebecca Harrison, who passed in 2005 and would have been 99 on September 1st. She was an amazingly strong woman, mother, teacher, business…
Find Your Center
Self-Care When you're feeling unfocused and find yourself flitting from one thing to the next, what do you do to get grounded?
This is the question I have been asking a lot of clients, friends, organizations—and myself-- over…
