The Journal

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.  ...

Simple question: Who Are You?   As I dive into this question, it's more complex, or is it!?  I've done an exercise that requires looking in the mirror to see what is reflected. At first glance, the physical representation is reflected, a meat suit, if you will. Yet,...

Early fall, ahhh…  Mother Nature's gentle nudge toward slowing down, inviting clarity, and shifting from summer's passionate, fiery heart energy to the wise-inspired lung energy of fall. Breathe in and let it all out, BIG SIGH! As much as I love my sweaters and cute...

Question for ya!   Do you know what it is like to Embrace Your True Self?  Sadly, it's taken me decades to get this glimpse, and now that I have, I LOVE to share it!  In my case, it's been a journey full of inquiry, compassion, introspection, and support that led me...

If I've said it once, I've said it 1000 times this past week, wheeeww. Summer sure did FLY by this year, lol…, doesn't it always?  For me, it felt like one glorious vacation as I strung together mini trips spread out over the past few months. My system appreciates the...

As the earth continues its eternal journey around the sun, our celestial companion, the moon, gracefully follows its own rhythmic path. The lunar cycle, with its waxing and waning phases, has long captivated my curiosity and has inspired my CBQ monthly workshops. It’s...