When the World Feels Like A Lot…
“Your nervous system is not broken—it’s responding.” Lately, I’ve been noticing something… I imagine you have too. There’s just… a lot. A lot happening in the world. A lot coming at us through the news, social media, conversations. There’s even those darn taxes to deal with, if you’re in the U.S., and April 15th is lurking on the horizon! And it’s a lot to process—whether we realize it or not. And I’ll be honest with you— even after all these years of personal growth, and being very conscious of how I care for my mindset……
Spring is Here… but Are You Still in Winter Mode?
“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” — Anaïs Nin Spring has sprung! Here in the Pacific Northwest, it feels like Mother Nature is letting out a quiet sigh of relief — slowly revealing her blossoms, stretching toward the light, and coming back to life. And just as nature begins to open and grow… this can be a powerful time for us to do the same. To invite a fresh start. To allow something new to emerge. And yet…
Does Your Inner Voice Honor You?
“Your mind is listening, so make sure you’re sending messages worth hearing.” A Women’s Day Reflection: The Voices We Carry Within With International Women’s Day just behind us — observed each year on March 8th — it feels like a meaningful moment to pause and reflect. International Women’s Day invites us to acknowledge how far women have come, the resilience that lives within us, and the many roles women continue to hold every day. We nurture, lead, support, organize, carry responsibility, and often hold emotional spaces that aren’t always visible to others. There is strength…
A Simple Way to Come Back to Yourself
Nothing Changed… But I Felt Different… “Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.” Robert Brault I want to share a small story with you. February has highlighted love — and I’ve been writing about how the love we cultivate within ourselves helps us stay grounded when the world feels loud… when the news feels heavy… when the state of affairs can leave us feeling untethered. My husband and I still get our local daily newspaper, and I subscribe to an online one as well.…
Reclaim Your Calm in a Noisy World!
At the end of January, I shared that my word for the year is connection. As the days are already starting to feel a bit fuller and faster, I’ve noticed something: staying connected isn’t just about relationships with others. It’s also about coming back to myself. Connection, for me, means paying attention to how I’m speaking to myself when the to-do list grows. It means noticing when the world feels loud — and choosing not to let that noise take over my nervous system. It means aligning my daily actions with what supports calm, strength,…
Your Future Self
As we move out of January, this is a natural time to pause — not to evaluate or judge, but to imagine. Rather than asking, “What should I do this year?” Try asking, “Who am I becoming — and how do I get there?” You may want to read through these questions slowly, or set aside a few quiet minutes. If it feels right, begin with a few focused, calm breaths. You might even place a hand (or both hands) over your heart — simply as a way to settle in and bring your attention…