There’s No Place Like Home

I went away for a long weekend to a retreat in Palm Springs. Aside from the sweltering heat (got up to 122 degrees!), it was a nice way to recharge and unwind. Being around other creatives in an unstructured setting was refreshing. I felt accepted and welcomed from the start. However, no amount of cool can […]

When Someone Gets You

We want to be heard. We long for connection. We feel better when people understand us. We hear this all the time, but what does it actually mean? I found my answer in an uplifting conversation with a friend. When I looked at what caused the interaction to feel good, there were several things that I […]

Good Riddance to Negativity, and Hello to Moving Forward

Years ago, I was having trouble letting go of some drama that happened in my life. My therapist at the time suggested I write down all the hurtful feelings and messages from the situation, attach the messages to a balloon, and let them fly away in the sky. She wanted me to promise that I […]

The Power of a Walk

Staring at my screen, trying to think of what to write, and I realize I’ve been sitting in the same place for too long. It’s time to go for a walk. My body wants to move, and it dawns on me: this is my next blog post! Walking – it sounds simple, right? Yet, this […]

Quick, you’re almost out of time for resolutions!

It’s the end of a calendar year. Traditionally, it’s the one time all year you should look at what’s been happening and see how you can make your life better. January 1st is the day we make New Year’s resolutions to lose weight, volunteer, hit the gym, and quit smoking. Let’s make huge changes that […]

Breaking Free from Emotional Whirlwinds

Our emotions may get the best of us. When we get carried away by every little emotion tugging on our sleeve and the storylines associated with them, we lose sight of the intentions that allow us to respond calmly and confidently to situations, and to maintain our center. We may lash out at others, overindulge in food and […]

Yoga Therapy: The Power to Heal Yourself

After attending IAYT’s Symposium on Yoga Therapy and Research (SYTAR) last week in Austin, Texas, I am in awe of the impressive amount of research and health programs dedicated to helping people through yoga. The conference illustrated the positive impact yoga has on healing physical and mental conditions. Throughout the inspiring and insightful presentations, there was a common theme that […]