Empowered Wellness for Body, Mind & Spirit
During these last few months, I’ve been perfecting my ‘home studio’ so I could have a warm, welcoming, and professional space to create my wellness videos and also hold online classes and workshops. In fact, just recently, I used some ‘techno-magic’ to add some final touches… Check it out! 🙂 Like so many things, this …
I have this poem saved on my laptop and I revisit it when things aren’t going the way I want or when I feel overwhelmed by my emotions. I pull it up, read it out loud, close my eyes, take a deep breath and reflect on its teaching. I acknowledge that it can be so …
“Be the change you want to see in the world.” This quote is attributed to Mahatma Gandhi and you’ll find it all over the internet (I’m sure I have shared it myself at some time!) Turns out, this is actually a paraphrased interpretation. The essence of the quote – that social transformation begins with personal …
Sunrise in Yosemite National Park – Photo by Shawn Vogt Wounding and healing are not opposites. They’re part of the same thing. It is our wounds that enable us to be compassionate with the wounds of others. It is our limitations that make us kind to the limitations of other people. It is our loneliness …
Over the last couple months, I imagine that we all have been searching, and hopefully finding, our own ways to navigate the changes and challenges (especially at the mental/emotional level) brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Personally, I noticed early on that everything I felt – whether it was fear, sadness, anger OR hope, courage, …
As we gear up for the season of holidays and festivities, there is so much for which to be grateful and to look forward! And along with that, there is also the reality of additional tasks to complete, meals to prepare, shopping to do, etc… which can potentially create added stress. How do we prevent …
Yesterday, we “sprung ahead” by setting our clock forward by one hour. For me this action is a form of preparation for spring time itself… and I don’t know about you, but I am very excited for spring to arrive! And as the spring season approaches, so does the anticipation of spring cleaning… in my …
Here’s your friendly reminder to allow yourself to fully ENJOY the experiences of this season and NOT get caught up in the “holiday hub bub”. The energy of the season can be full of distraction and overwhelm. I find that the key to staying present and focused amidst this chaotic and sometimes challenging time is …
We’ve all heard it at some point or another in our lives… from a parent or perhaps a teacher… “Sit up straight!” It may have seemed like a nuisance at that time, but that could be some of the best advise we were given as children. This lesson becomes especially poignant because of the sedentary …
This is the time of year when we are focused on giving – whether it is gifts for our loved ones, charitable offerings, our well wishes, etc.… With the spirit of the season, we even feel more inclined to “lend a hand” to a stranger or give a compliment to someone. And while learning how …