On Wednesday, I talked bit about the best way to truly cleanse your body time of year. I went over why diet alone can’t get at the underlying factors that need to be balanced in order to feel healthy and… read more
Take a deep breath…
You know how sometimes it’s hard to take a really deep breath? I mean a REALLY deep breath, where your lungs effortlessly swell to fullness and then gently release all the way out. Maybe it’s harder when you’re feeling stressed,… read more
Let your grief help you
Let’s talk about grief for a minute. I know grief can be really hard to go through. It can feel uncomfortable and overwhelming. This is true. There’s no denying it. But, if you create space for it in your… read more
Tap into Your Joy
Have you noticed that we tend to postpone joy? We set up roadmaps to joy and milestones to reach along the way, looking ahead to the day when everything falls into place, when we can finally relax, take a deep breath,… read more
Strenghten Your Boundaries: Protect Yourself from Other People’s Anger
You know those times when you’re around someone angry, and it makes you really uncomfortable? Maybe someone’s yelling at the post office, or your friend’s having a terrible day, and it’s really hard to be around them? (or maybe someone’s even… read more
Balance your anger response + relieve stress
Even though anger can be a VERY uncomfortable emotion to deal with, it also serves you well in important ways. A balanced anger response helps you create clear energetic and interpersonal boundaries, and keeps you motivated on your path in life…. read more
Give in to the the Gifts of Grief: how to heal from grief and loss
how to heal from grief and loss, the only way out is through it. Grief might not be our favorite emotion, but it’s a powerful friend and ally. Change is the nature of the universe, and grief is our guide… read more
How to make anger your friend
It can be hard to know how to deal with anger. It can be an an overwhelming emotion. If you let it, though, anger will be your true friend and ally. Throughout our lives, we learn that anger is an… read more
Release stuck grief + the value of “negative” emotions
What good is grief? Although grief can be a difficult and uncomfortable emotion, it plays a vital role in our lives. Grief gives us a way to appreciate and spend time with what we’ve lost. It invites us to settle down… read more
The value of fear: why “never fear” may not be the best advice…
It seems that with the popularity of the “law of attraction,” along with subtle cues and expectations in some healing and spiritual circles, there’s pressure to avoid expressing or experiencing “negative” emotions. While cultivating gratitude, generosity, and love is a… read more