Recently, I saw a social media meme that said, “The ones who left were never meant to stay.” That can be a hard pill to swallow, especially if you have dealt with the recent departure of someone you cared for. But it really does hold. I am sure you have heard the saying that people are in …
This week’s message is a little different than my normal ones as I wanted to share with you my Sunday walk. I live on the north side of Chicago, and there is a bird sanctuary near me right on the lake. While taking in nature on the International Day of Peace, this message came to …
Life is full of adjustments. Some are small, like shifting a routine, and some are larger, like rethinking how we show up in the world. For me, the work I do around kindness, love, and creating a life you love naturally flows into my social justice activism. They are not separate parts of me, but for …
Today’s blog is on a heavier topic. I sat with it for a while before deciding to share, but I feel it’s important to reflect on who and what we allow into our energy, whether it’s a close relationship or someone we admire from afar. Music inspires me. I have music playing in the background …
Some days, the headlines stop me in my tracks. The pain and injustice in the world are very real, and I allow myself to feel the sadness, anger, or fear that comes up. I do my best to limit my intake of news so I can stay informed without becoming overwhelmed. I do not ignore …
was speaking with a client I’ve worked with for several years, as she continues to grow her business and create a life she enjoys. Our sessions cover a wide range of topics, from professional goals to everyday life moments, including the celebrations, the struggles, and everything in between. No matter the focus, our conversations often …
Have you ever found yourself waiting for someone else to say yes before you fully show up for your own life? Maybe you’ve delayed a decision, a dream, or even a day off, hoping for outside validation that it’s okay to move forward. The truth is, while some areas of life involve outside approval, the …
If you had met me 20 years ago, you would have met someone who looked a lot like me now. Joyful. Optimistic. Focused on the good. I’ve always been someone who looked for rainbows in the rain and silver linings in the storm. I saw life as beautiful, and I still do. What I didn’t …
Life isn’t black or white. It’s a full-color experience of joy and pain, clarity and confusion, delight and discomfort. Often, the mess and the magic arrive together. Recently, I was met with a moment I didn’t want, and it reminded me to return to what I teach others. Feel the feelings, acknowledge the fear, and …
Can you believe we’re already halfway through the year? I find this point to be a natural time to pause and check in. Not with judgment or pressure, but with curiosity and care. If you set any intentions or had ideas for the year back in January, how are they feeling now? If you didn’t, …
