Simple Ways to Reconnect with Yourself
“Caring for your body, mind, and spirit is your greatest and grandest responsibility. It’s about listening to the needs of your soul and then honoring them.” – Kristi Ling As the air gets crisper and the days grow shorter here in the Pacific Northwest, I notice something interesting happening inside me: I feel both energized and a bit rushed. My mind jumps ahead into planning mode — sorting, organizing, preparing for the holidays and all the meaningful (and sometimes hectic) activities that fill this season. Maybe you can relate? November tends to be the month…
The Masks We Wear
What are they hiding? “You wear a mask for so long, you forget who you were beneath it.” ~ Alan Moore It’s the season of ghosts and goblins—but sometimes, the biggest haunts aren’t outside of us… they’re inside our minds. Those worries that creep in at night. The doubts whispering, “What if I can’t?” The fear that keeps you from taking that next step. So we put on our masks. The “I’m fine” mask. The “I’ve got it all handled” mask. The “I can’t let them see I’m stressed” mask. These are the masks we…
Turn Your Fears & Worries Into Fuel!
As the colors of autumn deepen, the leaves begin to fall, and the days grow shorter, many of us find ourselves moving with the season’s slower rhythm—a natural invitation to continue to reflect and recalibrate. In my last newsletter, we looked at how fear can quietly take up space in the mind, holding us back from the calm and confidence we deserve. This time, let’s take that idea a step further: what if you could turn those fears and worries into energy that fuels clarity and courage? Fear and worry are part of being human.…
Are Worry and Fear Running the Show?
I just returned two+ weeks ago from an extended time away—it was an amazing experience exploring new regions my husband and I hadn’t been to before, as well as re-visiting places we love, such as my beloved Switzerland. I spent four years living and working there as a dental hygienist many moons ago, and if I get the chance to go back, I do. This time, it was because friends of ours were going, and I wanted to share the experience of Switzerland with them. We only stayed five days, but being in the Swiss…
Is Fear Living Rent-Free in Your Mind?
Is Fear Living Rent-Free in Your Mind? Time to reclaim your calm and courage! “Do not let your fears choose your destiny.” – Lucinda Riley As the crisp air of October settles in and Halloween decorations start popping up, we’re reminded of things that spook us: ghosts, goblins, and things that go bump in the night. But there’s another kind of haunting that’s far more persistent: fear that lives quietly in our minds. Fear can show up in so many ways: fear of change, of failure, of success, of not being good enough, of losing…
From Scattered to Centered: 3 Quick Tools for Fall Calm
Every day brings a choice: to practice stress or to practice peace. – Joan Borysenko As the days grow a little shorter and the rhythms of fall settle in, I often feel that surge of excitement to reset my goals and get back into routines. There’s something about this season that makes me want to organize, plan, and tackle everything I’ve been thinking about over the summer. But if I’m honest, sometimes that excitement can quickly turn into feeling a bit overwhelmed. So many things I want to do, so many priorities pulling me in…