Even though we are wired for love, being in love may be the scariest thing one can experience. We desperately want that one fulfilling relationship, yet we go to great lengths to avoid rejection and heartbreak. Love and fear don’t mix. Reflecting on my own life, I noticed how often I closed in an attempt to protect myself. I shut people out. Isolated under […]
4 New Year Tips for a Fresh Start and Infinite Possibilities
The beginning of the year is a special time that is worthy of your attention. It is one of the best times to connect with yourself and evaluate the different areas of your life. Ask yourself, “What do I really, really want?” Be open and listen to your heart’s deepest desires. The truth is that in any given moment you have the ability to blink your […]
[New Guided Meditation] Infuse Your Life with Gratitude
“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues but the parent of all others.” – Marcus Tullius Cicero The power of gratitude is no secret. When practiced regularly and paired with meditation, it can have tremendous physical and emotional benefits. Gratitude has several meanings and connotations. In particular, there are three core elements: Grace, Graciousness, […]
How to Do Less and Achieve Success
“Nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing unless it means effort, pain, difficulty…” – Theodore Roosevelt That’s one way of looking at things. The less popular theory, especially in the U.S., is do less to achieve more. Neither is 100% right or wrong. Strike a balance. Be effortless in meditation and swiftly […]
5 Steps (Plus 1 Meditation) to Forgiveness
Do you know how I know meditation is working in my life? For starters, I don’t shame myself or beat myself up about something I’ve done, or failed to do. I show myself the same kindness and compassion that I’d give to my best friend. For example, last week I spontaneously decided to drop in […]