As we continue to explore the topic of Support this month, here is a story - an example of what the process can be like when we are experimenting with the idea of Support in our lives. She looked down at her journal and felt a calmness within. She thought...
What Does Support Look Like For You?
The Mood Ladies have a new routine starting this month. Well, they've actually had this routine for over a year - in the online program that they run (see a version here). Now they decided it was time to make it more public. That means each month has a theme...
How are you being a Leader in your own life?
Leadership. This is one of those words that often brings up certain thoughts and feelings in each of us. You're invited to get curious about what Leadership looks like for you this week. What words do you equate with a good Leader? Is it decisive, compassionate, a good listener, powerful,...
Now is the perfect time for Love
I’ve been writing short articles on the Artful Journey themes (aka Mood Lady themes) for years now. Last year, I wrote one each week for 49 weeks. I made myself a schedule of themes and followed it pretty well, unless some theme was simply a mis-match for that week for...
How Present Are You Right Now?
Presence. More and more I see this as such a gift. Our world is changing quickly. Things seem to be moving faster than ever. And faster than ever it seems our lives can change - in an instant. Of course this has always been the case, but it seems that...
A Story of Connection
When she moved to San Francisco, she was excited — excited to be in the beautiful city, excited to meet new people, excited to connect with a few old friends and family who lived relatively close. She found a job that paid extremely well that she knew she could do. There had...
The Why & How of Self-Compassion
I fanned the cards so she could pull one. She inspected the variety of colors and bits of images carefully, zoomed in on one and pulled it from the deck. “The Compassion card,” I said. “And that means Self Compassion.” Her eyes teared up immediately. “I’m not that good at...
What kind of Adventurer are You?
Adventure. Say that word out loud. Go ahead….say it now. How does it feel to you? I love the rhythm and feel of it. Somehow it feels eventful, playful and personal to me. How would you describe it? M-w.com says that Adventure is: 1. an undertaking usually involving danger and unknown...
What Will You Let Go Of To Move Forward?
Letting Go - it's a beautiful process that can often feel challenging for lots of different reasons. Hanging on to things can feel like a comfort. It can sometimes seem easier to deal with things that we know, even if they aren't serving us. But Letting Go, when we lean...
Let’s Celebrate You
As 2016 comes to a close, there's no better time to slow down and check in and to take some time to Celebrate. Whether it was an excellent year or a challenging one, there is some part of you that would love to be acknowledged and celebrated. It's easy to...