INSPIRATION

The shadow side of humanity is at play. The news is disturbing. Our own situation can be daunting. And yet... “When I play, I feel the vibration in my heart,” the cellist Yumi Kendall told   Dacher Keltner , a psychologist who studies awe. “It is beyond language. Beyond thought. Beyond religion. It is like a cashmere blanket of sound.” Per Atlantic  writer Peter Wehner, "...the research  we do have indicates that a sense of awe can have positive effects on individuals, includ

Coaching client “Gina” managed an 85+-employee cannabis cultivator/manufacturer. Crystalizing her reason for working together, she said she felt boxed in by her unconventional job when considering exiting the pot business and going mainstream. She said she needed to “reconcile white collar vs blue collar” as she saw herself as an "outsider".  During our work together, Gina realized  her accomplishments, experience, and leadership skills were transferable and valuable to any i

What does it actually mean to love through fear—not bypass it, suppress it, or spiritualize it away—but meet it with clarity, courage, and compassion? Please enjoy my Loving Through Fear  episode on Rooted & Wild. We explore how fear shows up in our bodies, our choices, and our relationships, and how learning to work with fear—rather than against it—can become a powerful catalyst for clarity, agency, and meaningful change. This conversation weaves practical tools, reflective

Tibetan Buddhism offers aspirational chants and prayers to cultivate compassion, wisdom, non-attachment, interconnection with all beings, and bodhicitta, ( “awakening mind” or “thought of enlightenment"). May I develop Complete acceptance and openness To all situations and emotions And to all people. May I experience everything nakedly, Completely without mental reservations or blockages. May I never withdraw from life Or centralize on myself. May my heart be laid bare and op

When we are seen and heard from deep presence and reverence. When we feel safe enough to share all of our parts with an unbiased, compassionate ally, our hearts float open. We experience the beauty living within us. We discover our own agency. We can say hard things. Make better decisions. Judge less. Inquire more. Honor our strengths. Pursue what we love. Find relief. Improve relationships. And, live and respond from our power and purpose.  #wisdomcoach #channeling #awarenes

We all have moments and  long stretches of not doing what we think or know we should! You are in good company. We're over-busy, over-stimulated, over-tasked, and over-wrought. The Motivating Inertia Meditation is your 15-20 minute reset. Close your door. Find a solitary space. Mute your phone. Have paper and pen or a journal close at hand. Let yourself settle into your body while resting in a comfortable chair. Gently close your eyes. Imagine your spine lifting and shoulders

Wisdom arrives in all shapes and sizes. Including our Starbuck's cashier in Auburn. She delivered a sweet response to my, "How are you?" She said, " I'm living the dream. Slaying the dragon and saving the princess". Translation: "Living the dream" : Fulfilling one's aspirations and purpose. "Slaying the dragon" : An obstacle to overcome, understand, or befriend to ensure forward motion. "Saving the princess" : The object of rescue, such as a precious treasure, community, or s

Everything is changing. Seasons. The color of our hair. The state of the world. Just yesterday, we were running for student council. learning to read, or winning that grant. We try to hold on, but the days slip through our fingers, nevertheless. Our freedom lies in receptivity, surrender, and  stability. For the Grounding Meditation, start by bringing your attention to your feet on the earth. 1.  Come into a comfortable seated position, ensuring your spine is straight, should

Do your thoughts feel like a herd of wild horses? Eckart Tolle speaks of breaking free from the conditioned mind. " Life repeats itself until you become fully present...Please use every moment to step out of the conditioned mind and into a deeper state of consciousness." What's happening. Our brains are evolutionarily wired for survival, even though saber-toothed tigers are no longer waiting to devour us. The brain is "velcro for danger and negativity". Therefore, we angst, d

I knew my coaching client before she became my client. I never saw her without a wide grin. She was always lifting everyone else up. Seemed to have it all. Always a helping hand. A sparkling light spreading encouragement and positivity to all that she touched. Once she became my client and dropped the mask, tears fell and she shared her heavy heart. Everything wasn't rosy under that shiny surface. She relaxed. She took a deep breath. She let go a little. Her shoulders relaxed

A new year is a powerful portal - a cosmic reset inviting us to step into the highest version of ourselves. While every morning offers a fresh start, there’s something especially potent about January, urging us to set intentions with clarity, courage, and joy. However you choose to evolve this year, know that I am here for you - whether that means finding fresh purpose, letting go of what's no longer serving you, changing the way you show up, navigating transitions, wanting s