There is an epidemic happening in our society where people are numbing out on prescription medications, alcohol, drugs, and sex to not feel the pain of sadness or depression. As children we are taught not to cry and not to express this other side of our being. This life is both light and dark. Is running from or suppressing these feelings the answer?
Read MoreI chose to spend my 30th birthday facilitating my own personal vision quest. Most notably, this time was spent in nature–in silence and solitude. I quieted my being to listen to the wisdom of the universe and the messages were bountiful. These 12 insights have shifted my perspective on life, creating more peace, love, and surrender in the process. Which of these 12 insights most resonates in your life? #12 was the biggest for me!
Read MoreSometimes I feel amazement when I examine my life and I wonder, “How did I get here?” I’ve come to realize that all of my major life changing decisions happened while I was retreating. I can vividly remember the exact moment I chose to leave western medicine. It was on a vacation during my first year of residency. I was sitting on the beach, retreating at an Ashram in the Bahamas. Crystal blue waters sparkled in front of me as I looked out to the sea beyond my happy, sand covered toes. I felt at peace with a journal, pen in hand, and I vividly saw my future unfolding before me.
Read MoreI have come to appreciate the environment of festivals because they offer a unique space for life reflection and relating to others. Generally they create a space for people to come together and connect. Hearts tend to be more open than in everyday life. This offers a mirror to look within at where we are, where we’d like to go, and what we wish to shed and embody. Perhaps these seven reminders will resonate with you in some way to cultivate a more peaceful, connected existence, offering assurance on this journey through the human experience.
Read More“HELP! PLEASE HELP ME!” I began to panic. The waves kept coming and I could barely keep my head above the water. My feet longed for the bottom of the sea, but I was too far removed from the safety of the shores. I was at the mercy of the wrath of the ocean. It was the biggest swell of the year, and in the blink of an eye, a rip tide pulled me out to sea. This is how quickly life happens.
Read MoreWhat is beauty? Who defines it? Beauty is omnipresent. It is all pervasive and found in simplicity, details, and imperfections. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Beauty is cultural. Beauty is subjective and objective. Beauty is a visual, and yet it exists as a feeling. Even beauty can be ugly. How do you define and identify beauty?
Read MoreThis journey of life is a dance. You can tap your feet on the sidelines, ho humming along. Or, you can ecstatically dance your way through life with the music blasting, shaking that body like nobody is watching. Which do you prefer? The way you choose to live your life is just that a choice. You created the life you’re living now, and you have the power to create any life you wish—just be sure to follow the signs…
Read MoreHow is your relationship with your family? Before we chose to incarnate this lifetime, we choose our family. We choose certain experiences to provide us with opportunities for growth. Family is one of our greatest teachers this lifetime because we are stuck with them for our entire life. Sure, you can choose to stop speaking to family, but ultimately they share the same DNA. No matter what, you are tied to your family. Are you paying attention to the lessons they are teaching you?
Read MoreImagine waking up everyday excited for life. Perhaps you already do and if so, you must be doing what you love. Doing what you love is the key to a happy life. Couple this passion in a way to serve others and boom—you have your life’s work. It’s not easy for everyone to figure out what they are meant to do this lifetime; here are a few tips to help you on your path to this wonderful realization…
Read MoreWith love in the air this week, I couldn’t help but be inspired by love for this week’s blog post. This past year especially, I’ve come to truly ponder the meaning of love AND holidays. As for holidays, it’s not about having to spend money or buy gifts to celebrate. It’s much deeper than this...
Read MoreWhat if I told you my greatest teacher was not a person? What if I told you my greatest teacher was not something I learned in a book or in my many years of schooling? My greatest teacher is one I wish for all people to experience. My greatest teacher opened my mind and my heart to new perspectives. My greatest teacher changed my life in more ways than you can imagine. My greatest teacher changed my life for the better.
Read MoreA series of epiphanies thanks to various practices, people, and information sources gradually woke me up. I realized I wasn’t lucky or unlucky; I was creating my reality with my thoughts and my actions. After realizing how the universe works, I decided to alter my reality, and I continue to do so everyday. When I’m not happy with something in my life, I choose to change it. I’m not going to just deal with it. Life is too short for that mentality. In no way, shape, or form will I ever settle or compromise when it comes to living a life full of passion. These are the top tools I use to create my reality.
Read MoreDo you wake up everyday with the desire to scream, "I LOVE MY LIFE"? This past weekend a friend invited me as a guest to a seminar entitled Reignite. And gratefully it did just that, it reignited my passion and vision of my purpose here on this planet. This seminar was star studded with inspirational and motivational speakers, from Marianna Williamson, Niurka, Marcia Weader, and many more. This seminar was a reminder of the amazingingness that is each and every one of us. This seminar also allowed me to realize that I am living my passion with passion. Are you?
Read MoreIt’s impossible to please everyone. There have been times in my life when I’ve disappointed the people I love. And now I’m about to do it again. Disappointing people is inevitable because unfortunately the perfect compromises don’t always exist. So where do we draw the line between living our own lives and living our lives for others?
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