Happiness

The Truth I’ve Learned About Purpose

For much of the past few years I’ve felt completely obsessed with purpose. I distinctly remember years ago, hearing in a seminar that finding your purpose was the key to unlocking the life you truly wished to lead, and that once you knew your purpose you would certainly succeed in...
Mindfulness

How I Learned to Be Brave

I never really considered myself a brave person. Growing up I was always very shy and reserved. I didn’t like too much attention put on me, and I certainly didn’t like to ruffle any feathers. Confrontation of any kind was my biggest enemy, and I always sought to follow the...
Happiness

My 5 Favorite Summer Reads

It’s officially summer! I’m so excited to finally be able to say Happy Summer. At least to my friends in the Northern Hemisphere. To my friends elsewhere, Happy Sunday! 🙂 I remember looking forward to summer so much as a kid, particularly the time and space that summer created for...
Happiness

Honoring Your Desires

The other day I was driving down A1A, one of my favorites drives in South Florida as it’s right on the ocean, and out of nowhere, I felt a wave of sadness wash over me. Honestly, for no apparent reason. Racking my brain for what could be the cause, I...
Happiness

Give Yourself Permission

As children, we are taught to always ask permission. You want to go somewhere? Ask permission. You want to eat something? Ask permission. You want to do something? Ask permission. You want to see a friend? Ask permission. Permission was always asked before doing anything, at least if you wanted...
Happiness

How I Learned to Belong

I’ve been trying really hard to pinpoint when exactly it was that I felt like I had to fit in or belong somewhere. To be honest, I can’t remember the starting point. It’s a feeling though, that seems like it has been within me my whole life.  Though I can’t...
Happiness

I’m Vowing to Stop This Habit

I often start my blogs by telling a story, recalling some personal event that has taught me something, and then I pass it along to you. I really love to share my stories. I consider myself a storyteller, it feels good, and I love the connection that the act inspires....
Happiness

My Favorite Affirmations for Summertime

Hello my lovely friends! I am writing to you from the Miami airport, about to take-off to London for a few days! I am incredibly excited to be visiting one of my favorite cities, and as an added bonus, we are going to be visiting the Chelsea Flower Show, one...
Uncategorized

How I Handle Difficult Interactions

I know that over the past few weeks I’ve written a lot about relationships. It may seem a bit repetitive, but I feel that so much has happened for me personally lately that has taught me about relationships, that I feel like it’s important to share my experiences, personal discoveries,...
Love

I Wish I Had Known This Truth About Relationships Sooner

This might come as a surprise, but I’ve never considered myself someone who is “good” at relationships. Throughout my life I’ve had many falling outs with girlfriends, really rocky break-ups with boyfriends, and uncomfortable dysfunction with family. I can vividly picture myself every time a relationship went sour, wondering what...

Editors Pick

The Practice by Barb Schmidt

Barb offers readers life-changing spiritual guidance in an easy to follow format, and what makes this book so magnificent is that she has infused her own stories and struggles to help readers connect and learn.
Gabrielle Bernstein, New York Times bestselling author of May Cause Miracles