We all have our own kind of golden handcuffs we wear. And yes, they are golden if you have a roof over your head, food to eat, clean water to drink, a car to drive, and a cell phone in your pocket. You are better off than most people on this planet. And…

I watched a movie, "Military Wives", over the weekend. I could absolutely relate since way back when, I was an army wife myself. It deals with the stresses military men and women leave behind when they are deployed. It shows the realness of how people cope, both in healthy and unhealthy ways. In this…

This little cutie, Kevra, chose me to be her mama, just like all children choose their parents. I spent most of my pregnancy trying to figure out why. She already loved me, before she was born. I could feel it. She has an enormous heart and still loves me "Around all…

A couple weeks ago I felt like I hit the lowest low!   My body felt sluggish, my mind was deep in the murky shadows of doubt, fear and shame, and I did not feel like myself.   It happens to the best of us.   We can all have crap days, take on someone else's…

I'll say it again: I used to hate parts of myself. I never wanted anyone to have access to or see what I thought were weaknesses. I wanted to be authentic but could only reveal the light and kept my shadows hidden. In doing so, I always felt attacked and like I needed…

Why are heart centered people so willing to hide who they really are and the gifts they have? Speaking from experience, I can relate! I've been working for twenty plus years to show up and play big. I hid in my yoga studios for 15 freaking years. Sure, I was absolutely doing good work…