Seven Personal Development Books that Blew my Mind and Why

Seven Personal Development Books that Blew my Mind and Why

Even though I read and listen to dozens of books a year, some stand out as the ones that really defined moments of growth in my life. The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz This was my first self-help book, or at least the first one that had an impact on me. Up until...
No ifs, ands, or buts

No ifs, ands, or buts

It’s NOvember! Someone once introduced me to the concept of saying NO for this entire month as a way of resetting priorities.  I don’t normally recommend coming at things sideways but instead of having to say something you’re not ready to say or have to make up an...
Crystal Clear

Crystal Clear

Happy birthday to me! If you’ve known me for a while, you know I always choose a birthday word. September 13 is almost here, so it’s time to choose what will guide me on my forty-seventh trip around the sun. “Clarity” has risen to the top. I don’t often pause for...
The Power of Virtual Community

The Power of Virtual Community

I’ve spent the last couple of years building communities on Facebook. Most of them have been temporary. They were put in place as support for people going through my 21-Day Heart Cleanse. They’ve been really amazing groups of (mostly) women with the courage to be...
In gratitude for ugly emotions

In gratitude for ugly emotions

Jealousy and disgust are two emotions I like to keep a close eye on. They feel pretty ugly, so that’s one reason. But I have a couple of other reasons, as well. Strong feelings of any kind usually motivate us to act in some way. When we feel unpleasant emotions, we’re...