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What is Life Purpose – and How Does It Impact Legacy?
People often ask me, “What is life purpose?” Life purpose is all about how you show up in the world – in a very authentic, intuitive, divinely-inspired way. Life purpose is a life thread – a personal energy, a set of values – that weaves its way through our life tapestry. It shows up in our creative expression, in our parenting, in our professional work, in our community service, in our choice of hobbies and personal activities, in our relationships with others, in our relationship with self, and in our relationship with the Earth. It’s about making deep and meaningful connections within – and without. It’s what shapes our journey and our experiences in this lifetime. It’s what we’re here to learn – and what we’re…
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Using the Labyrinth as a Spiritual Tool
I have a special relationship with the labyrinth. I was first introduced to this amazingly spiritual tool in the summer of 2005 in Colorado Springs, CO. I was immediately captivated by this wonderful process that integrates our physical body with our mind and spirit. It truly opened up the channels of communication between me, my higher power, and my inner being – and as I walked the labyrinth for the first time that summer, I could feel my inner wisdom flowing through me. This powerful experience led me to seeking out every labyrinth I could find in my immediate area – and to this day, I use the labyrinth when I feel the need to be one with nature, my higher power, and my inner…
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You Are A Phenomenal Woman
As we approach the beautiful energy of summer, a time that brings celebration and rejuvenation – let’s take a moment to honor your WOWNESS! We’ve all known phenomenal women. They have that special “something” – a glorious glimmer that brightens a room when they enter. Their smile, warm demeanor, or caring presence draws us to them. They fully radiate their beauty from the inside out. When we experience our own “wowness” – we step into a whole other level of being. We feel fully connected to who we are at our core, moving forward in life with courage and confidence. The world, its pressures, its nay-sayers – even the failures we experience, can easily cause us to bow down in insecurity. These things can lure us into feeling…
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Finding Your Tribe
Journal therapy pioneer Kathleen Adams writes in her book, Scribing the Soul – “Humans are tribal people.” Yes, we are. It explains the human need “to belong.” And in periods of pain, darkness, and disconnect – it is imperative to make that connection with “one’s tribe.” No one understands a feeling or a situation any more than someone else who has been through it – or who may still be going though it. This is what “finding your tribe” means to me. If you’ve ever felt disconnected – or on the outside looking in – I highly recommend David Whyte’s collection of poetry, “The House of Belonging.” He approaches this deep-rooted human desire in the most eloquent of ways. David Whyte – House of Belonging As you continue on…
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How Does Stress and Overwhelm Lead to Anxiety and Depression?
There’s a topic that’s been weighing heavily on my mind over the past couple of years – and it has to do with society’s obsession with speed. Ever since I began my entrepreneurial journey, I’ve been told by business coaches and consultants, “People pay for speed.” I’ve watched companies compete for contracts saying, “We can do it faster.” I’ve observed consultants and coaches pushing their clients to, “Get it done NOW.” And as a mother of two school-age children, I’ve noticed this same obsession showing up in the area of education. I’ve heard countless politicians, analysts, and various experts go on and on about “the race to the top” – where states (and countries) race to get student test scores to the top of the list…
