12 Positive Choices For a Monday Morning

I have no desire to move mountains, construct monuments, or leave behind in my wake material evidence of my existence. But in the final recollection, if the essence of my being has caused a smile to have appeared upon your face or a touch of joy within your heart…then in living-I have made my [...]

Mind vs. Body: Never Give Up and Adventures in Rock Climbing

My heart pounded and sweat dripped down my face. “I can’t go anymore,” I told myself, as I pressed my body closer to the wall, my fingers sliding off the slim hand holds. “I’ve got you!” Michael yelled 50 feet below. I looked down. Big mistake. I looked up, only [...]

Getting Back to Your Senses

Note: This article originally appeared in my September newsletter and serves as a great introduction to the direction of this blog - more to come!

Nothing can cure the soul but the senses, just as nothing can cure the senses but the soul. - Oscar Wilde
As a cool fall breeze whips past my face, the scent [...]

Part II: Are You Thinking BIG Enough?

Tuesday night I taught a Yoga for Runners class at a local Lululemon Athletica, a retailer that sells clothing for yoga, dancing, running, and most other sweaty pursuits. I was asked to teach the class as a follow up to talk given by two Lululemon ambassadors from Canada – Matt Hill and Stephanie Tait. [...]

Are you thinking BIG Enough? Interview with Wendy Hanson, The Sassy Ladies

Last Thursday on my online radio show, Breaking the Glass Slipper, I interviewed Wendy Hanson, co-founder of The Sassy Ladies. The Sassy Ladies include three women creating resources for female entrepreneurs. Recently The Sassy Ladies launched a coaching group to help women entrepreneurs think BIG about their business. On Thursday’s show Wendy [...]

The See Saw - a Metaphor for Life Balance

There’s no secret to balance. You just have to feel the waves. - Frank Herbert, American science fiction Author and Writer.
When I was a little girl, I loved playing on the see-saw– me on one end, my best friend on the other. Up and down we moved, giggling playfully, hair blowing with every push [...]

Blog Action Day: Thoughts on Poverty

Some of the most satisfying hours of my life include time spent serving meals at homeless shelters in and around the Boston area. I did not know the impact I had on these people simply by pouring soup into a bowl and serving it with a smile. I didn’t know them, and they [...]

Success Comes from The Heart

Note: I didn’t intend to have comments off…they have been turned back on!
Last night I attended a networking event on how to build a successful holistic business. The speaker, Dr. Mark Mincolla, operates a successful health and healing practice in Massachusetts, where he has seen and healed some 60,000 people over the last 25 [...]

Peace of Mind is Not Far Now

“Two conditions rob people of their peace of mind: work unfinished and work not yet begun.” - Author Unknown
I read this quote and it rang true loud and clear. Does it resonate with you? I have so many things I want to accomplish; it’s easy to get caught up thinking about my ideas [...]

Allowing Room for “No”…From Someone Else

Have the courage to say no. Have the courage to face the truth. Do the right thing because it is right. These are the magic keys to living your life with integrity. - W. Clement Stone
Learning to say no can often be a key component to maintaining balance and relieving stress in your life. [...]