“You can not control the waves, but you can learn to surf.” ~Jon Kabat-Zinn I love this quote by Jon Kabat-Zinn! It is a beautiful reminder that we can not control the many stressors in our lives, but we can cultivate skills to navigate through the choppy waters. One remarkable,…
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“The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.” ~Sylvia Platt I love leading creativity workshops! It is such a joy to cultivate a nurturing and safe space for women to come together to be creative in community. I have found that being creative often requires courage and a willingness to stretch…
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“Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams.” ~Ashley Smith Is there anything more awe inspiring than the beauty of nature?…
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“It's very important that we re-learn the art of resting and relaxing. Not only does it help prevent the onset of many illnesses that develop through chronic tension and worrying; it allows us to clear our minds, focus, and find creative solutions to problems. “ ~Thich Nhat Hanh During this…
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“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched, they must be felt with the heart" ~Helen Keller Read What inspires you? What moves you and touches your heart? What takes your breath away or infuses you with hope? Take a moment to identify…
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“Dig the well before you are thirsty.” Chinese Proverb The holiday season is upon us and for many it is a time of family, friends and fun. But for some the holidays are more challenging and highlight loss, loneliness and disappointment. Whether you love the holidays or can’t wait…
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“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” -Audre Lorde Over the last few weeks I have been hearing from many clients, friends and colleagues about how overwhelmed and stressed they are feeling as a result of the profound negativity in…
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“The practice of forgiveness is our most important contribution to the healing of the world.” ~Marianne Williamson Forgiveness. What is the first thing or person that comes to your mind when you read this word? Now take a moment to intentionally breathe in and out. Notice how you are…
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“I have come to see the cultivation of mindfulness as a radical act - a radical act of sanity, of self-compassion, and ultimately of love.” ~Jon Kabat-Zinn I love that quote from Jon Kabat-Zinn and truly believe that cultivating mindfulness is a radical act of sanity, self-compassion and love! It…
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“You can not control the waves, but you can learn to surf.” ~Jon Kabat-Zinn I love this quote by Jon Kabat-Zinn! It is a beautiful reminder that we can not control the many things in our lives we find stressful, but we can cultivate the skills and tools to…
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