I Quit.
Quitting is a kind of love letter to myself—each resignation a careful unbinding, a releasing. Here, in this quiet aftermath, I am mapping my own forgiveness: thirty days of letting go, of understanding that freedom sometimes sounds like silence, sometimes like a breath finally allowed to expand.
Routine vs Ritual
Coming Home to Ourselves: The Power of Rituals in a Chaotic World
Companion of Change
Gargoyle
Perhaps it's time to retire the gargoyle, to thank it for its service and gently remove it from its perch. After all, cathedrals were never meant to be fortresses, but sanctuaries—places of communion, of giving and receiving in equal measure.
Two Years
I've discovered that home isn't a destination but a journey inward. It's the inflection point where our outer circumstances bend to meet our inner truth, where we learn to inhabit not just a physical space, but the fullness of our authentic selves. And in that honest habitation, we find a peace that no amount of square footage could ever contain.
We Might as Well Dance
Discover how the art of balance in yoga's Dancer's Pose reflects a powerful metaphor for societal change. This insightful blog post explores how finding equilibrium on the mat can inspire us to address socioeconomic disparities, potentially leading to reduced violence, improved mental health, and stronger communities. Join us in contemplating how, together, we can rise towards a more balanced and harmonious world.
GROUNDED
I Want Less
Less is more when we have the audacity to claim our most elemental selves.
Adventuring With Kids
Simple but significant - adventures with the kids.
On Betraying Ourselves
Self preservation leads to self betrayal. Every time.
Coffee Coffee Coffee
In the midst of a busy week, you'll find this week's blog shorter and sweeter, fueled by the beat of a caffeinated heart. What better time than to share my deep love for the ritual and art of coffee?
What is the Yoga?
Read on to find my answer to this question - at least for today.
Be Here
As a society, we look to so many external things to regulate our internal emotions, all to avoid having to really be with ourselves. Screens, social media, substances, consumption. So how do we move from a place of truth and integrity? How do we show up in a way that allows us to have a well to pull from and deliver to our mission and purpose from a place of truth? Read on.
To Your Knees
Sometimes I get lost in months, perhaps even years without being reminded of the power of song, of music, of the grace that's heartbeat lives in melody. Recently I was moved to a place by a song that reminded me of the handful of the other grandiose feelings I had in correlation to a few other songs.
Make My World Bigger
Explore the profound and varied meanings of making one's world bigger. This delves into personal anecdotes and metaphysical musings on authenticity, human connection, and emotional resilience. Experiences discussed range from dealing with deep personal loss and embracing vulnerability to finding joy in simple changes and recognizing the universal human dignity in everyone.
The Opposite of Ease
Through the subtle art of language, we can explore how simple changes in terminology can lead to profound shifts in our mental and physical state.
Key
My own narrative with this key unfolds in layers of meaning and realization, its significance dawning on me in unexpected moments.
Storms
Illuminating the human truth that our attractions frequently reveal the aspects of ourselves we are growing into – the versions we are becoming. I invite you to embrace the mess, the chaos, and the lessons within life's tempests. For it is in the aftermath that the path forward becomes illuminated, beckoning us to step into the fullest expression of our authentic selves.
The Curation of Mental & Physical Space
As we delve into the significance of curating our internal landscapes with the same intentionality as these external environments, we begin to understand the transformative effect of intentional living. It's not about material luxury but about creating spaces that reflect our essence, foster connections, and make us feel truly alive. This journey through New Orleans teaches us that we are all artists of our own lives, using our bodies and minds as mediums to interact with the world.
Doubtful
Amidst the chaotic and isolating experiences of motherhood, entrepreneurship, and creative life, the antidote lies in authenticity and connection. This blog post highlights how simple acts can transcend into profound lessons of love, patience, and shared human experience. It serves as a poignant reminder that we are not alone in our doubts and struggles. It is an emaloration of how human connectivity defeats individual doubts.