Faith = Freedom
Faith = Freedom March 2, 2024 Have you ever found yourself gripping tightly to control in your relationships—trying to predict outcomes, fix problems, or shield yourself from disappointment? This is where faith comes in. Faith isn’t just about spirituality or belief—it’s a practice of trusting in the unknown, staying open even when things feel...
Practice Makes You Powerful
Practice Makes you Powerful February 23, 2025 I can’t believe how powerful that felt. Over the holidays my son and I got into a familiar pattern. He said and did the ‘things’ that trigger me at what was supposed to be a fun festive holiday dinner. I was pissed! And then…. I started internally judging him: “He can be such a jerk! He is so...
What my divorce taught me about love (not what you think)…
What my divorce taught me about love (not what you think) February 16, 2025 When I was six weeks pregnant with my third child, life took an unexpected turn. Not long after, I became a single parent to a newborn and two toddlers. It was an incredibly hard time for me—that time was not about me ‘thriving’, I was simply focused on surviving. I put...
Why Compassion is Irrational
Why Compassion is Irrational February 9, 2025 You and I have been conditioned to ‘think’ our feelings rather than actually feel them. But here’s the thing: feelings aren’t rational. They’re not meant to be. Compassion doesn’t happen in your head—it emanates from deep within your heart. Sharon Salzberg, one of my favorite meditation teachers,...
Jumpstart Your Heart
Jumpstart Your Heart February 2, 2025 Have you ever found yourself judging someone you care about—or even yourself? That moment when frustration or misunderstanding clouds your ability to connect? This is where compassion comes in. Compassion isn’t just about being kind to others. It’s about creating space to see and accept others (and yourself)...
Does Fear Interfere in Your Relationships? {Watch This}
Does Fear Interfere in Your Relationships? {Watch This} January 26, 2025 Have you ever found yourself avoiding a tough conversation because you’re afraid of how the other person might react? Or maybe you’ve stayed silent when you desperately wanted to speak up—whether it was asking for what you need or setting a boundary—because the fear of...
Stop Thinking Courageous & Just BE Courageous
Stop Thinking Courageous & Just BE Courageous January 19, 2025 Ever notice how you respond to others when you're stressed versus when you feel calm and centered? That sharp tone with your partner. The impatient sigh at your kids. The distracted reply to a friend. These reactions stem from one thing—a disconnection from yourself. And when...
The MJ Quote That Changed My Relationships
The MJ Quote That Changed My Relationships January 12, 2025 Do you ever feel like you're failing to get what you need and desire from your relationships? Michael Jordan, one of the greatest athletes of all time, famously said: "I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed." His words are a reminder that failure...
Are you being called to be courageous in your relationships?
Are you being called to be courageous in your relationships? January 5, 2025 Are you being called to cultivate courage in an important relationship in your life? This month I’d like to invite you to explore the virtue of Courage with me. Maybe it’s having the courage to speak up for what you truly need.Or to set a boundary with someone you care...
Big fights = Valuable Insights
Big fights = Valuable Insights December 29, 2024 Last summer, my husband and I had a huge argument over the washing machine he bought without discussing it with me first. But, like most arguments, it wasn’t really about the washing machine.😒 It went much deeper than that. After about 15 minutes of heated back-and-forth, I suddenly broke down in...