Are you fighting for your limitations?
“It’s impossible.” “I can’t do it.” “This just isn’t going to work.” When we decide how something’s going to turn out before we even try, it’s a non-starter. We’re doomed before we even begin. But if we’re willing to consider the possibility that our mind has jumped to a conclusion that may or may not […]
Are you dreaming big enough?
When I think about the reasons people have for not going after their dreams, it often comes down to one or more of these: “I don’t know how to ________,” “I don’t have ________,” or “I can’t because I’m not ________.” Those blanks list out the information, resources and qualities we feel we’re missing in order to accomplish […]
The question I’m asking myself right now
It’s a beautiful new day and a new year, as well as a time of deep self-reflection. As we’re all thinking about what worked well last year, what didn’t work so well, and how we want to move forward, I wanted to share a question that I intend to use to guide my actions in 2017 and beyond. […]
Is it possible to choose your thoughts?
In Eat, Pray, Love, Elizabeth Gilbert writes, “You need to learn how to select your thoughts just the same way you select your clothes every day. This is a power you can cultivate. If you want to control things in your life so bad, work on the mind. That’s the only thing you should be […]
How to relax, rest & rejuvenate (even if you’re busy)
How do you relax and de-stress? It’s an important question, especially if you have a stressful job, full schedule, tense body, or busy mind. When I was in my mid-20s, a naturopath asked me how I managed stress. At the time, I was such a workaholic that the question didn’t make sense to me. Managing stress wasn’t […]
Are you leaving your dreams to chance?
A friend asked me what I was up to the other day. My response: “I think I might do some editing on my online meditation course.” It seemed like a productive use of my time. I felt like I had good intentions, at least until she pointed out that I always use the words, “I think […]
My big leap
I have a really bad track record of telling people what I’m up to. It’s probably from fear of failure . . . or possibly even fear of success. Either way, fear is definitely a part of it. But I know from past experience that living in fear totally sucks – and it’s even worse […]
What are you grateful for?
This weekend was Thanksgiving in Canada. On Saturday night, my family gathered for a festive fall feast like we do every year, to take in some turkey and celebrate what we’re grateful for. The occasion made me realize something important: Thanksgiving feels just like any other day of the year. Which, in turn, means that I’ve […]
What a difference a day (or 40) can make
One of the requirements for Kundalini yoga teacher training is to complete a 40-day practice of a meditation or yoga set. The idea behind this is to break any patterns that no longer serve you and replace them with new and empowering ones. Although I completed that requirement for my course some time ago, when the idea came up for me […]
One more piece to the happiness puzzle
There are many pieces to the happiness puzzle: Seeing that you have a choice in the matter. Letting go of your expectations that get in the way. Realizing that it’s not about thinking, or about trying. Here’s one more piece: