You have an epiphany and it isn’t a happy one: it’s that moment when you’re standing neck deep in awareness and you just can’t ignore any longer. Maybe you’re at a routine visit to the doctor, when you’re presented with the blood test results that tell you...
Do you want to know my secret for getting things done even when I may be feeling overwhelmed or uninspired? It’s been learning to practice the art of compassionate discipline. And if I were to be honest with you, compassionate discipline is the life hack that...
One of the hardest things to do is to admit what we really want in our lives. We fear ever uttering aloud those secret longings and the dreams we’ve been avoiding. So, we keep them hidden from the world, those desires. Often from ourselves. Not only do our minds...
Every morning while JB gets ready for work, I head to the kitchen where I start the coffee while I’m making his lunch. Once he’s out the door, I pour my first cup of coffee and begin my own day in earnest. This is a core part of my morning routine, and no, I...
No matter what is happening in the outside world, I am choosing to focus on what I can control. And that means choosing the path of artful living as my focus for the every day. Though I am creative, I never saw myself as an artist. Because I don’t have the...
We are living in challenging times, my friend. But then, again, is any time in the world “not” challenging? And if you are already prone to anxiety, it can feel even harder to manage the internal panic when the world is upside down. It’s so...
Once upon a time, I became convinced that if I had a perfect body, then I would be able to fix my failing marriage. I worked out seven days a week and spent at least two hours a day at the gym. I worked out with a personal trainer, attended spin classes, and in...