More often than not, we are so caught up in our identities and the force of who we think we are and who we’ve always been, that we don’t allow ourselves to be open to new experiences, to new ways of walking through this world. Other times it’s fear… that holds us back from exploringContinueContinue reading “Edge States”
Category Archives: Awareness
October is Here
Can you believe its October already. Summer is gone. Autumn has arrived. Days are shorter. Leaves are changing. Temperatures are cooling. And before we know it, the holidays will be upon us. This can evoke a plethora of emotions. The holidays look different for all of us and are a mixture of feelings, beliefs andContinueContinue reading “October is Here”
Summer Fades
Summer has faded and given way to fall. The Autumn Equinox is a day when the light and the dark are equal and a reminder to balance the light and the dark within you. There is a lot of focus these days on shadow work, healing trauma and bringing the dark into the light, whichContinueContinue reading “Summer Fades”
Life’s One Certainty
Natural Disastrous, terrorist attacks and serious illnesses have a tendency to bring the reality of death closer to the forefront of our thoughts. This pandemic is no different, yet death is the one, actually the only certainty we have in life. Knowing that certainty we still try our damndest to outsmart, out run and, medicallyContinueContinue reading “Life’s One Certainty”
Revitalize Your Immunity
There are times when fear and uncertainty seems to be all there is. times when the recommended strategies change daily, even hourly. Times when social responsibility and self care – real self care not self indulgence moves to the top of everyone’s list. Re-prioritizing our priorities. Finding compassion underneath the fear. Getting innovated in stayingContinueContinue reading “Revitalize Your Immunity”
Get Uncomfortable
It’s time we get uncomfortable. Here is a time, recently when I allowed myself to be uncomfortable. I was walking through a tall field of dying grass with my dog, Izzee and found a place to lie down. I thought I would be protected from the wet ground by lying on an area of flattenedContinueContinue reading “Get Uncomfortable”
New Year
From New Year’s resolutions to New Year New You programs and all the hubbub over fixing, reinventing, and creating a different version of you. No wonder there’s so much anxiety, self-hate and judgment in the world. There is nothing to ‘fix’ or ‘reinvent’. There is no need for a NEW you. There is nothing wrong withContinueContinue reading “New Year”
Dodge The Swatter
*The patio bee ・Tasting the apple cin muffin ・Dodge the red swatter* Don’t we all have moments of dodging swatters (input any other word for swatter that works for you) while seeking something we desire? What we need to ask ourselves is, is what we desire/want what we need? Need to grow. Need to learn.ContinueContinue reading “Dodge The Swatter”
Obstacles
Obstacles along one’s path are inevitable. It’s how we choose to manage those obstacles that matters. One day a while back while attempting to go hiking with my #1 girl Izee, we came across more than one in my obstacle. Obstacles that had us pause, pivot and try again. We were planning on hiking this oneContinueContinue reading “Obstacles”
In Each Moment
Beauty is all around us. At all times. Do you see it? Can you see it? If you look, you will find it. I promise.
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