The Journal

I was packing my car a month ago to embark on my  first-ever Reclaim Retreat. As I drove to River Mountain, I was captivated by an enlightening audio clip by Richard Rudd from the Gene Keys about simplicity, setting the tone for the retreat.  As always, it was perfect...

I'm coming off a short getaway with some beautiful souls I met while working as a coaching mentor a couple of years back. There are several of us in various locations around the country, including Canada. We keep up with virtual connections as often as possible and...

Lately, I have been feeling super lit up!!  Sure, more sunlight and warmer temperatures play a role, but as I got curious, I realized how blessed I have been in my 51 years on this earth (and some of these blessings, at the time, felt more like curses).  I'm...

Winding down the Winter Yin season, a time to experience more physical light and sense less density in the energetic frequencies swirling around us. Let this be an invitation to honor and appreciate the past ten weeks and the ample opportunity for deep introspection...

On your own terms . . . This statement resonated with me when I read it on an Oracle card this week. It got me thinking . . . Am I living life on my own terms?  The truth.   I flip-flop on the answer to this question. Yep, I go back and forth from the version of...

Have you ever heard the term sacred rage?  Let me explain: sacred rage is anger that comes with direction, focus, and the compelling urge to do something to make a change. My sacred rage is allowing the past to determine the future, accepting the status quo, and...

Today is January 11th . . . or you could also say 111. Any sequence of 1s is a sign that new opportunities are coming or that this is the start of a new beginning—a sign to trust what's happening in your life and the recent ideas you've been having. One Eleven (1/11)...

Most mornings, I wake in time to view the sunrise. I'm obsessed with how the shades of color slowly creep over the horizon outside my window as I sip a cup of coffee. It brings me peace, comfort, and a sense of gratitude for the ebb and flow of life, the gift of...

Clocks went back last weekend. Are you feeling the energetic shift?  It's rather magical how less daylight in 24 hours de-regulates our nervous system. You may notice it more abruptly if you weren't feeling it before changing the clock and acclimating to the gradual...

I'd love to share something near and dear to my heart this week. Several years ago, I attended a fundraiser for the nonprofit organization CASA Washington County. It was a beautiful evening with food, drinks, a silent auction, great speakers, and a memorable cause.  ...