Hypocrisy and judgement go hand in hand.

Fit into my perfect box or alone you will stand.

It’s my way it proclaims, if you want back inside.

Family and friends- no matter, you’re not willing to hide.

Conformity is a thing of your past.

A wall broken through; a dark shadow no longer...

The bravest thing you can do in life is be true to yourself - come what may. 

Contortion and hiding are for those who care more about other people's opinions than their own.  

There's no easy way to learn this, as bravery always requires courage.

Allowing yourself to show up...

How often do you find yourself worrying? 

About money...

Work...

The kids...

To do lists... 

Responsibilities piling up...?

Do you tell yourself your worry is worthwhile?  That worrying is how you care? 

Or if you didn’t worry about your To Do list,...

Fun, it isn’t just for kids and pets.  Your life could be more fun if you look for ways to bring it into your day. 

Enjoyment or fun typically does not come naturally for us once we become adults.  Rules, responsibilities, work, and thoughts all get in our way. ...

You can choose fear or you can choose curiosity, but you can’t have both.

Each time we find ourselves in a situation that brings up anxiety, stress, overwhelm, or any kind of pain we find ourselves at a fork in the road. 

I learned this theory from Martha Beck and I...

Do you often feel stressed out about your upcoming day, week, or month? 

Do you feel like the best parts of your life are on autopilot and the remainder is filled with responsibilities that seem too much? 

Do you work really hard to do everything perfectly, all the while trying...

Boundaries are a hot topic today.  You could even call it a buzz word.

But what about when boundaries are difficult? 

What about when those around you do not like your new boundaries and YOU are forced to deal with their anger, unhappiness, or disappointment? 

For people...

Does anyone actually enjoy waiting?  I doubt it.  And please do not confuse waiting with anticipation. 

Dictionary.com defines Waiting as: “a period of waiting; pause, interval, or delay.”

It defines Anticipation as: “realization in advance;...

For many people, anger is a go-to emotion as it is easier (aka less vulnerable) to feel angry than it is to feel sad, disappointed, afraid, or hurt.  You may find yourself feeling angry, but unless you look deeper you’ll never find the root emotion. 

Anger can disguise or...

The best advice I ever gave myself: 

“Just be excited about this moment.  Just focus on the good.  Don’t worry about what could go wrong – you don’t know until it happens, and it may not happen.  If or when something difficult arises, you can...

Perfection: the unattainable standard to which you hold yourself as well as others. 

If you consider yourself a perfectionist (I am a recovering one as well), it’s difficult to believe that you hold unattainable standards for other people too.   But it doesn’t...

True forgiveness goes beyond the words, ‘I’m sorry.’  True forgiveness involves releasing control. 

Yes, this was difficult for me to take in as well because feeling of control in my life brings me immense security. 

But we must let go in order to...