An open letter to the Insightful Spark community For the last couple of years, I’ve been cocooning—folding myself away from all the things while I did the deep inner work of letting go and moving forward. It’s been a quiet kind of metamorphosis, the kind that looks like stillness on the surface but burns with […]
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Seasonal cycles are a big part of personal development and coaching for me. They serve as markers on the wheel of the year and reminders that life’s ups and downs are cyclical too – all things are temporary. In the same vein, they teach us how to be with what is; autumn and release, letting
Crafting a clear vision of the ideal day in your ideal life and then revising it as you grow and gain insight and clarity is a large component of living a life dedicated to the pursuit of personal development. The more detail you pour into your vision the more likely you are to manifest it.
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Recently, the state of America has been chaotic. At least, it’s felt that way to me. Within the perceived chaos of the country is a significant and urgent message that has been simmering for centuries and has finally boiled over once again. Black Lives Matter. My tendency is to completely ignore the news. Firstly, I’m
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After a short hiatus, we decided to return with a piece addressing the elephant in the room – feelings that may be arising because of recent changes to your routine, information overload, or lack of accurate information. The last few weeks have shown us some drastic changes in the US social structure, economy, and healthcare
Ahhh, Grace. We typically think of grace as the attribute we don’t have: elegance in movement and attitude, which some of us may actually have. The rest of us often joke that we aren’t named Grace for a reason. Unless, of course, you ARE named Grace. Then it gets awkward. When we think of giving
“When I start building, I don’t set out to build a beautiful wall. My intention is a lasting structure. Throughout the day, I apply my efforts to the basic principles of dry stone construction. If I follow them successfully, I’m likely to leave behind a pretty good looking wall.” – Dan Snow, In the Company
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We’ve all done it. As a matter of fact, we all DO it. Comparison. Yes, the death of joy. But what does that really mean? We’ve heard that phrase before, but have you ever really thought about the true meaning of it? The thing is, it’s impossible to experience genuine, sincere, and simple joy when
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As the end of January approaches I want to check in with you and see where you are in relation to your resolutions and goals for 2020. Have you started working toward them? Have you made progress? Have you completely fallen off the wagon? This is a gentle reminder that the resolutions we make and
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It’s that time of year again. The holidays are over. It’s cold. We all want to stay bundled up with some really fattening comfort food planned for our next meal. And it’s dark. The days are so short. If you live in the same area I do, it feels like it’s cloudy every. damn. day.
Avoiding the Winter Blues Read More »