In the Notes app on my phone, I keep a folder dedicated to various thoughts I think of that I don’t want to lose. The

I was always taught the two things you don’t discuss are religion and politics. I had a conversation with my dad a few months ago

Who are you? I mean, really, who are YOU? There is so much fear wrapped around acceptance of self; true unabated ownership of all the

On our first evening at camp in Patagonia, our guide was briefing us on details to know for our next day’s hike; things like weather,

The purpose of this writing is to acknowledge all who have embarked on the path of personal growth. You have chosen difficult work. I recognize

There are two truths I believe in, and they have a funny way of contradicting each other. The first truth is, we are perfect exactly

Recently I was part of a weekend adventure with some amazing women (hiking, cold plunging, yoga…). I only took one picture that day, and I

Often, I hear people say something like, “Everyone just wants to be loved.” Over the last couple of years, I have learned of many people

Over the past year, I’ve been noticing the people who show up for me. This can be physically, or simply by a call or text.

You may be familiar with the term, ‘Lean in.’ This phrase became popular after the release in 2013 of Sheryl Sandberg’s book of the same

When planting trees in pots, part of the growing process is to shake them. The shaking of the young trees helps the roots to grow

Short exercise that can change your life. Take a piece of paper out. Doesn’t have to be any kind of fancy journal, a simple sheet

When I first transitioned to a whole food plant-based diet, I thought I discovered the holy grail. What I have come to learn is I

“Be a force for good shit.” My good friend shared this line with me a few weeks ago and I keep coming back to it

This time of year, our task lists, to-dos and obligations are typically expanded. Finding time for ourselves can become more difficult and often may even

Everyone is struggling. The reality is we are all trying to get through this thing called life. Life is frustrating and painful. In fact, if

You are the only one who gets to be inside your head. That is YOUR house! Make it awesome.  You are the thoughts you keep;

What got you here? Is it working for you? Get off your pedestal. Don’t be afraid to fall. Be vulnerable. Fail. And fail forward. But

Recently, on one of the worst days I have had in years, I had a friend say to me, “You fill my bucket.” This made

What did you do to make someone happy today? What did someone do to make you happy today? What did YOU do to make yourself

I read words by Robert Fulghum back in 1991, and although it has been 28 years, the significance has lived within me. His message was