Spiritual Leader & Master Life Coach
I’ve been thinking a lot about my childhood dreams. One of my favorite exercises as a life coach is having people journal about what they would do if they were 7 years old and had unlimited time and money. I had big dreams as a little girl. Not your run of the mill “I want …
I have to confess. I’m struggling to get back to writing. I love to write. It’s always been my dream to be a full-time writer, but I’m tragically stuck. I had planned to take a few months off to move and get settled in my new life in Florida, but I just haven’t been able …
It’s been a crazy year and a half. I’ve had so many life changes–all for the better–that I’ve had to take some time to catch my breath. I’ve also been picking up old dreams I had given up for other people. Catching My Breath I’ve been taking the last few months to settle into my …
It’s been a while since I’ve shared an update. I’ve been largely silent on social media and here, because I’ve been making big changes in my life. I wanted to share with you what’s next. My divorce is final. That very sad and lonely chapter of my life is closed. I’m taking with me new …
In January, I attend a Thriving Experience, which is a three-day free online retreat hosted by Dr Valerie Rein and Jeffrey Tambor. My Goals and Expectations At the start of the experience, I had with one major goal: get some strategies for dealing with PSD. I had been recognizing where PSD shows up in my …
If someone asked me what books most changed my life, Patriarchy Stress Disorder by Dr. Valerie Rein would top the list. My Journey Once upon a time, I was 16, graduating high school, and headed to college at Mt. Holyoke College. By 23, I was a divorced single mother working 3 jobs to feed my …
As a long-time Alanon member, my habits include daily Alanon reading. My readings work with my journaling, prayer, and meditation to keep me spiritually connected. The Alanon Program The Alanon program is for family and friends of alcoholics and addicts. It’s based on the 12 steps adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous. Members meet to share experience, …
This week, I want to share with you my daily habit of Journaling. I use two journaling tools to sort through my feelings and thoughts. The Benefits of Journaling For me, the biggest benefit of journaling has been increasing my mindfulness. The more I journal the more I become aware of what’s going on in …
This week, I’m sharing my daily habit of appreciation. I use it to stay focused on the positive in my life. Gratitude vs. Appreciation For years, I had a practice of making a gratitude list, but I no longer do that for two reasons. First, gratitude implies owing, and I prefer focusing on love freely …
Last week, I shared my daily prayer practice. This week, I want to share with you my daily habit of meditation. The Benefits of Stillness There are numerous, well-documented benefits to a daily meditation habit (or other stillness practice). Here are just a few of the science-based benefits: Reduces stress Controls anxiety Helps you sleep …
