Category Archives: Resiliency & Wellness

Whatever You’re Thinking, Feeling, Or Going Through Is Natural

“By nature, all living things are imperfect.” – Paul Hudson (Elite Daily) For about a month this fall I felt rather “blue”. It was nothing that sent me under the covers for days or weeks on end, but it was a few degrees south of contentment mixed with bouts of anxiety and an ongoing sense… Read More

Rather Than Trying To Be Better, Can You Just Be?

“Rather than try to be better at yoga today, can you just be?” That was the question my yoga teacher recently asked at the beginning of class. As I was pondering her question, I thought, “Oh, I can do that. I write and speak about surrender and acceptance all the time.” About half-way through class, the… Read More

Do You Believe What Life Has Shown You Time And Time Again?

When it comes to living with more ease, I’m the first one to sing the praises of hanging out in the present moment, however, I will now contradict myself and recommend looking back at your past. By gazing back at the path behind you, you will notice that life has some habits and patterns in… Read More

Crisis Or Opportunity? It Depends On How You Look At It…

The Chinese character used for the word, “crisis”, is the same character used for the word, “opportunity”. When I discovered that fact, I thought it was rather appropriate because those two experiences are synonymous. As I scan my life for those times when the !@#$ hit the fan, I see how it was also some… Read More

Do You See The Magic Even When Things Don’t Seem So Magical?

Life is always on your side. The angels are constantly conspiring on your behalf. While you may be thinking that nothing is going your way, the universe does not cease doing everything in its power to arrange and deliver people, events, and circumstances that are completely of service to you. These other humans and situations… Read More

Try Giving Up All Hope

Hope gets a great deal of good publicity. At face value, to hope indicates an intrepid spirit who is relentless in their pursuit of happiness. We are taught that it’s the one thing we will always have and to never give it up. It even floats. It may come with a much shinier facade, but… Read More

What If Life Was Just A Game? (Life Viewed Through The Lens Of A Spiritual Warrior On A Mission)

What if life was actually just a game? What if you were a divine being (a soul) having a human experience who agreed to come down here and exist in physical form to play the game? And what if the game was a series of tests, adventures, and quests that have been strategically placed to… Read More

Why It’s Best To Always Be The Hero (the fine art of re-framing your struggles)

Whatever is going on in your life right now – setbacks, slowdowns, complications, heart ache, or frustrations (call me psychic), rather than resisting and resenting these challenges, view them more like a quest you have been sent on like you’re a character in Camelot. See yourself as the intrepid and brave soul who has been… Read More