Self – Love Note ❤ Inviting Play and Amusement

When I find myself feeling very serious or getting triggered, I’ve been practicing compassionately laughing at myself. Why not witness myself with amusement? The other day I felt cranky and whiny – Why not enjoy this and allow myself to see the delight, silliness, and absurdity?

Holistic Visioning for the New Year

How do you keep in mind all of who you are in your new year’s resolutions, goals, or intentions? This year I went for it. I felt compelled to envision myself on all levels of my being and in detail. I wanted to truly step into what was enlivening and inspiring in me – in all areas of my being. … Read More

Self – Love Note ❤ Heart Healing + Balancing

Give a little love ❤ to your heart with this Marma Point (acupressure point): Heart 7. Marma points are tender points on the body, where energetic channels cross and are poignant to the balance of our organ systems. This one, in particular, is on the Heart Channel. The Heart 7 Marma Point is great for relieving…

10 Life-Changing Books That Guided Me on My Holistic Healing Journey

I’m leaving a Chicago coffee shop, clutching a book, as eyes of a stranger meet mine. He says: “I don’t see many people your age reading on a Friday night. What are you reading?” “Anatomy of the Spirit”, I say. As I check my own coolness. He pulls out his wallet and hands me a card almost instantly. He says that he knows a great holistic doctor that works with energy. I was a bit taken back, as I did not ask for this, but a few weeks later, as I found myself feeling physically (and spiritually, though I did not realize this) broken, I called this doctor. It was one of the best things I’ve stumbled upon.

Self – Love Note ❤ Enjoying Pleasure

Enjoying Pleasure: What makes you feel cozy and warm inside? What brings you pleasure? I want to invite you to make your own list to go back to for some comfort and warmth….