“Who hurt you?” “My own expectations.” Visiting the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City was one of the highlights of my trip to Italy. On a blisteringly hot day in July, with the streets bustling with tourists, it was a welcome refuge. Upon entering the Chapel, I was transported to another dimension. The high vibrational energy…
6 Types of Toxic People Who Drain Your Energy
“People inspire you or they drain you – pick them wisely.” — Hans F. Hansen I was raised to see the best in others. I was told that everyone is doing the best they can under their circumstances, and from their own level of consciousness. This perception has worked well, for the most part, but…
How to Tell Your Ego from Your Higher Self
“Never allow your ego to diminish your ability to listen.” ― Gary Hopkins At any time of day, we may find our minds filled with incessant chatter. If we’re not conscious of it, we can get overwhelmed with worries, judgments, and rants. Buddha described these aspects of our thoughts as the “monkey mind” because they…
The Keys to Handling Criticism Well
Accept both compliments and criticism. It takes both sun and rain for a flower to grow. I admit that I don’t take criticism well. It’s not something that comes naturally, and I have to be conscious of the signs that I’ve been triggered: a racing mind and a faster heartbeat. I was raised by a…
Why Healing Ourselves Will Heal Our Planet
“When we heal the Earth, we heal ourselves.” – David Orr Lately, it feels like the world is imploding. The aggressive Coronavirus has been spreading like a ferocious wildfire, leaving a trail of destruction and chaos wherever it goes. As a species, we’re facing a cataclysmic war, not between humans, but between humans and nature….
5 Limiting Beliefs That Are Blocking Your Abundance
“The only limits you have are the limits you believe.” – Wayne Dyer During my time as a life coach, a recurring theme I observed was limiting beliefs. It was a common trend; the woman who didn’t believe she was beautiful enough to be truly loved. The teenager who didn’t think she was smart enough…
You’re Not Broken. You’re a Work in Progress. Here’s Why.
“You are allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress simultaneously.” When you wake up in the morning and look at yourself in the mirror, what’s the first thought you have? If you’re like most of us, you might zoom into that tiny zit on your forehead, the bags under your eyes,…
How to Stay Motivated When You’re Overwhelmed
“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” ― Nelson Mandela We’ve all done it: You get fired up about a new opportunity or idea and rush into action. You’re certain that you have what it takes to achieve your goal. But somewhere along the way, you lose steam, your interest wanes, and the process becomes…
What to Do When Things Don’t Go as Planned
“Life is what happens to you when you’re busy making other plans.” – John Lennon When we face disappointment, there is a temptation to believe that life is working against us. Maybe you didn’t get that job that you thought you were perfect for, an important relationship went south, or you sustained an injury that…
How to Turn Your Pain into Purpose
“Believe that there is a purpose in your pain.” – Kay Warren The First Noble Truth of Buddhism, called ‘Dukkha’, states that pain and dissatisfaction are part of being human. The world is never going to be perfect, and throughout our lives, we will encounter loss, sadness, injury, sickness, and death. But, according to Buddha,…
