Category Archives: Self acceptance
Face Forward: Meeting Challenges Head on in Times of Trouble
A year ago, I had the great opportunity to meet one of those brave souls we often read about. Michele Howe Clarke is a Thriver – not merely a survivor. Her tale of a devastating and disfiguring cancer diagnosis moved me to tears. I was honored to be asked to write the Foreword for her [...]
What ARE You Waiting For?
You come to the edge of a cliff. You look down and wonder. Once you might have jumped, but now you play it safe. Deep down you know the leader you really are. You feel called to make a profound difference in the world and to leave a legacy of lasting contribution. Yet, you linger [...]
Funny Guru
I want a funny guru. I want to be laughing as I sit down to drink my first cup of coffee, as I sit down to meditate or contemplate. I at least want a smile on my face. I want someone who really gets human nature and isn’t afraid to share their own. I love [...]
The Darkness that Beckons
Ah, the darkness… It seems so real, so convincing that it is the truth; that it will never pass. My darkness has shown up in many ways over my 45 years on this planet. From the brutal grips of addiction when I was younger, to facing the uncertainty of life through my own illnesses and [...]
Now What?
Be the change you wish to see in the world – Gandhi Being the change you wish to be in the world means to be it. No matter what the circumstances. Do you know what’s wrong with the world? Well nothing is actually wrong with the world but besides nothing, it’s us. We are what’s [...]
6 Principles to Stop Waiting
1. Start where you are: this means let go of thinking you should be anywhere other than where you are right now AND it means, start with a healthy relationship with yourself. I am not saying you should fall into the “Waiting for Jack” trap. However, it’s important to consider, the further out of alignment [...]
Expectations Are Pre-meditated Resentments
We have rules and guidelines for love. If you loved me you wouldn’t_____ (fill in the blank). Often these are unspoken rules that our partner knows nothing about but this doesn’t stop us from expecting that they should follow the rules. Often, the closer we are to someone, the higher our expectations are. “They should [...]
Shameless Self-Acceptance
The rallying cry goes, “When will we accept ourselves as we are?” We look around, but to whom are we speaking? We finally turn and face… ourselves. It starts with us. Yes, the messages are everywhere—magazines, billboards, movies and on television. We are shown what “perfection” is and how it leads to a happier, more [...]
It’s Time to Win the Battle… with Our Bodies
I have the great honor of having my article “30 Days to Love Your Body” featured on www.sheknows.com blog site with 18 million readers! For any of you who have ever struggled AGAINST your body in anyway (or know anyone who has), I invite you to read it. Here is a sampling from the article: [...]
Taking Our Bodies Back—How to Break Free from the Comparison Trap
Summer is officially here. For many women, that means bathing suit anxiety. That means more focus on those “troubling” body parts. That means a last minute purchase of a gym membership that you won’t use. This summer, disrupt the ordinary, draw a line in the sand and set your own standards for body image and [...]
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