I taste the magic in your smile, like the whole universe in a single drop. You are awe. -from There, I Might Find Peace I looked at the stars last night and saw the making of me. The sky was my own reflection. I remembered that I am the very stars I wish upon, the…
Expansion
Words for Finding Your Way
You are a traveler in this land, and while you’re here, you will move and be moved. In the process of your progress, become the ocean wave that rolls with elegance and sincerity. Burst into joyous dance as you celebrate the shores. With an open heart, point yourself in the direction of the things you…
The value of experiencing. (And other things my body taught me.)
The salt in the sea, my sweat, and my tears can heal almost anything. There must be an ocean in me. My bones hold their breath for the crack of thunder in a storm. There must be lightning in me. My feet seek winding paths, and my legs ache to run. There must be a…
It’s okay. Be free.
I wrote something last week that got a lot of unexpected attention. Apparently, a lot of people could relate. I want to share it and a little backstory with you in case you can relate, too. This was one of those pieces that popped into my head almost fully formed. It doesn’t often happen like…
Rise Up, Free as a Bird
Last week, I asked our community what we’re practicing. Here’s a glimpse of what you said: Gentleness. Finding peace within so I can approach challenges (a person, a situation, a fear) from a positive place. Not being so hard on myself. Learning that my path is my path is my path. Today: Gratitude. Pausing and…
Touch Down and Find the Ground Again (+ book details!)
Last week was active. I released my book into the world (updates in just a moment), welcomed new members to our community following this post on Tiny Buddha, and had the honor of hearing so many stories and insights. Now that the activity has settled and the big projects are finished, it’s time to touch down and find the ground…
You are hope. You are your own home. You are LIGHT.
After all this time making herself disappear, she performed the miracle of bringing herself back to life. These are the words I’ve learned for myself, some the rock-bottom hard way, and the words I wrote down in a book I named, There, I Might Find Peace. They’re the words of transformation from darkness to light, hurting…
How to Find and Follow Your Calling
The day I gave up the search for who I ought to be and waiting for the world to say what should become of me was the day I looked with my heart, and what I saw was me. That day I listened with my heart, and what I heard was me. It was then…
On Twists and Turns and Dreaming (And a New Book!)
There’s something about this time of year that’s positively electric. Maybe it’s the dreams of summer vacation that I never grew out of (thank goodness) or that summer is birthday season or watching the college students I work with put on their graduation gowns like wings and take flight. Whatever it is, I wouldn’t trade…
Love & Blessings for Mother Earth
Earth Day is almost here! I’ve waited a lifetime to write this post. (Let me explain…) Since I was a little girl, I wanted to help people and the planet. I studied the birds in the backyard, I had heart-to-hearts with the cats, and I dreamed of writing books that inspired change. Today, I’m the…
