Have you ever resisted something that was good for you? Have you skipped a workout, eaten poorly, or chosen not to attend a class or event that you know could make a difference or make you better? I have, and often still do. Most humans resist things that are good...
What is shame? Shame is a feeling of being wrong at the core. If you feel shame, you feel you are the cause of others rejecting behavior towards you. You may often feel inadequate in most if not all situations and circumstances in your daily life. It is a rejection...
We are of two minds at any given moment – one wired to defend itself from any perceived attack, the other ready and willing to embrace all that life has to offer with strength, love, acceptance. One cultivates war, the other fights for peace. Thoughts fuel our...
Throughout my life I’ve struggled with depression, apathy, and overwhelm. During the darkest moments, it often feels like there is no end, and I’ll feel this way forever. Thankfully, I did find my way out of the worst of it. I still encounter periods of heaviness, but...
In a society that is goal-oriented and success driven, I imagine many of us were raised to have perfectionist tendencies. It’s a positive thing to have goals and want to do your best, but when a person will only do something if it can be done perfectly, then we...
As a meditation instructor, I often tell people: you are not your mind. We have thoughts, but we are not our thoughts. With meditation we can train our minds to work for us, rather than against us. It is like training a puppy: we must be consistent and loving to...
