Being spiritual is not determined by…
Whether you have a daily meditation practice or if you have experienced altered states of consciousness. Whether you have done Breathwork or Ayahuasca or Shamanic Journeys or Vision Quests. And it certainly isn’t determined by surrounding yourself with “spiritual” people or by how much spiritual knowledge you have or don’t have.
Read MoreIt’s interesting to take time and reflect on the question, “what are the stories we tell ourselves?"
Yesterday I had a heartfelt coaching session with a dear client of mine and once again I was struck by how much our stories dictate what we think we can accomplish. I could hear so much of my own story in hers. The same fears. The same doubts. The same stuck points.
Read MoreThe body is amazing! Twenty years ago I became fascinated with it. I was training to be a massage therapist and it was like I was discovering a foreign land. It felt as if I was finally, fully meeting myself as I learned about muscles and attachments; the vascular system, nervous system, and endocrine system. I was blown away by how each point of connection makes up who we are and how all the systems relied on each other to work as a whole.
Read MoreEven before this pandemic hit, my forties have been about transition. From work to relationships, my entire life has been turned upside down these past five years. Testing my resilience and strength and trust beyond a place of comfort…that somehow the “falling apart” was to guide me towards growth…stretching me into a new person. And believe me, the faith to remain steady as my world crumbled has not been easy, but boy there have been some lessons learned. Here are a few insights I have grasped so far….
Read MoreThe first time I experienced Breathwork I dragged my feet all the way to NYC.
One of my close friends had been raving about this unique breathing practice and how she was experiencing profound healing from it. I thought, that’s cool… But how great can it be? And quite honestly, I was shut down to anything spiritual and anything involving group dynamics.
