I am a self-proclaimed expert in the art of self-love and self-care. I have gone from abusing myself in many many ways to falling madly in love with myself on so many levels. Self-love is such a personal thing that it is almost impossible for me to tell someone exactly how to love themselves, however, … Continue reading Honor Yourself
life lessons
Is it pragmatic or magical thinking?
A few years ago during a session with my one of my therapists we discussed (what else?) relationships....present, past and potential. When he asked me what it was that I wanted out from a relationship and a partner, my response was that I had already received exactly what I had asked for…my ex-husband. I felt … Continue reading Is it pragmatic or magical thinking?
Why confidence is everything in life
“Confidence… thrives on honesty, on honor, on the sacredness of obligations, on faithful protection and on unselfish performance. Without them it cannot live.”– Franklin D. Roosevelt Confidence is everything! How can you can get to a place where you can feel confident in all areas of your life? Good question, that is the struggle that … Continue reading Why confidence is everything in life
How well do you know yourself?
Through the process of self-discovery I realized, sadly, that I had not been living my life in an authentic way. I was so concerned with what people thought of me and how other people saw me that I wasn’t even remotely being my true self. After much time alone, in self-discovery and healing mode, I … Continue reading How well do you know yourself?
What is stopping you from being your best self?
The answer is you! Yes, that's right, you hold the power. What does it mean to be your best self? It means living life with intention, direction, purpose and within your own moral compass. Living your best life as you are and accepting yourself as is while striving to be the best you. There is … Continue reading What is stopping you from being your best self?
How do you start your day?
"Every day we are born again" - Buddha There are so many ways to make impactful changes in your life. In doing the "inner work" I have found that starting with a morning routine or "morning ritual" was the best place to begin my Journey to a physically and emotionally healthy lifestyle. Luckily, I am … Continue reading How do you start your day?
they are not ours
There I was on the floor of our foyer, tears streaming from my face, her face is the only thing I can see...as I wail and scream out to no one "give him back, he is mine". That day feels like a lifetime ago and as if it was yesterday all at the same time. … Continue reading they are not ours
are you a light worker?
So I recently discovered in a reading that I had with my favorite medium that I am what is called a "lightworker". I wrote this word down in my notes that I took during my reading and didn't think much of it. Her words were - "You are a lightworker - so shine - but … Continue reading are you a light worker?
expectations, do you have them?
I am 47 years old (about to be 48 in a few days) and have recently discovered something that was missing from my life, yep, you guessed it, expectations and boundaries. Having grown up in an abusive, dysfunctional and very chaotic environment I was never taught how to exist in any other way. Healthy relationships … Continue reading expectations, do you have them?
Them..
She was a beautiful woman....but she never saw it or felt it. She was tall, had beautiful thick blonde hair, a curvy figure and beautiful brown eyes. I would love to say she had a beautiful smile, but I can't, she rarely smiled if ever and this is confirmed by every picture ever taken of … Continue reading Them..
