What is the nature of your thoughts?
You always have a choice. You can choose to look at all that is wrong in your life or choose to celebrate the smallest of experiences that are right in your life. For some, it’s hard to have any staying…
Purposeful Living
Last week I had the honor and privilege to watch women and men take an oath to defend the constitution of the United States of America with unwavering conviction and faith at the commissioning of my son Reid as a…
When is the last time you belly laughed?
Sometimes I find myself getting caught in life’s seriousness. Can you relate? This weekend I was diligently working on a corporate account presentation. I felt myself getting way in the weeds of overwhelm and reminded myself to come out of the…
Is your inner critic relentless?
Today’s Mindful Moment is to be aware of those moments you are highly judgmental of yourself. Guilt and shame are feelings, along with other harsh, judgmental emotions that keep us from achieving kindness toward ourselves. It is as though…
Do you want to Release Anger and Resentment?
Today's Mindful Moment I would like you to reflect on a statement I heard years ago. "Face it, embrace it, and then replace it." My version is "Face it, embrace it, release it and replace it." These words have been…
What do you want to experience in 2022?
If you want to see and experience something new in 2022, you will want to make it your personal reality. Strive to be that which you desire to see. As Gandhi states, “Be the change that you wish to see…
Do you ever feel like life experiences suck you in?
We often allow the world around us to influence and change how we feel in the present moment. A life experience can change how we see ourselves, others, and the world around us within minutes.When life experiences wear you down,…
Cultivating Grace in the Present Moment
I hope this email finds you healthy and safe. As we enter an extraordinary time of year, this can be a very challenging time for many. Please remember that our emotions are impermanent, and our thoughts are not facts but…
Navigating Frustration and Annoyance
Can you think of someone who immediately elicits an emotion of irritation or annoyance? You think of all the instances to support this feeling, and a sensation is felt in the body by the mere thought or sight of this person.…
Do you find it difficult at times to express yourself?
Do you find it difficult sometimes to express yourself for fear it will be taken incorrectly or hurt someone? All too often, we refrain from speaking our true feelings because of fear. However, by not expressing our true feelings, we…