If you were sneaking into my house with the intention of finding out who I am, you might take a look inside my refrigerator. I often feel you can tell a lot about a person by what is in their fridge, bathroom and by what they read. After making a few observations including the fact that the light in the refrigerator needs replacing, you might think that the person who lives here must be healthy. The contents would include gluten-free veggie burgers, organic meats, yogurt and various whole foods. Once…read more
You’re Already Living in Your Amazingness. Recognizing it is the Hard Part
I’ll admit it; this particular topic was difficult for me at this point in my life. You see, for the last several weeks I have felt more un-amazing than anything else. I dragged my feet on writing this knowing I’d have to fess up to the terrible way I’ve felt about myself recently. So… here it is: after losing my job I felt like a giant failure. I was certain everyone could see that failure on my face. But you know what? Now that I’ve said it out loud, I…read more
Recognize the good – Hakarat ha’Tov
Choosing to be grateful is just a shift in thinking. For some, it is a significant shift. For others more subtle. To me, the key word in our topic for November is choice. Our thoughts naturally seem to turn to thankfulness and gratitude as we approach Thanksgiving. We are inundated with commercials meant to tug at both our heart and purse strings to remind us to appreciate the little things, not to mention those Hallmark movies that I love so much. Social media is full of folks proclaiming their gratitude…read more
Discover Fun Ways to Nourish Your World
Nourish: provide with the food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition. July is the month of Nourishing at Mind Body Align. Nourish is one of my favorite words. You can nourish your body, your mind, your spirit, a child, a friend, a friend’s child, an animal, your environment, and even the community. And, I am going to challenge you to come up with some fun ways to do just that this month. First, grab a writing implement and piece of paper, I’ll wait. Next, find…read more
What does “Nourish” really mean?
When the MBA team gave me the topic of “Nourish” it seemed like a logical fit for someone in the restaurant business. But the longer I thought about the topic, the less I felt qualified to write about it! What does “Nourish” really mean? Synonyms include: feed, provide for, sustain, maintain, enhance, cherish, nurture, foster, harbor, etc. So, OK, I feed people; I provide food for people; I give the opportunity to people to enhance their diets with healthy food options. Those are the obvious reasons for me to write…read more
Running to Live Vibrantly with Diabetes
When Mind Body Align asked me to write the Live Vibrantly blog, I was honored and excited to be given this topic. It is, as a matter of fact, the way I strive to live my life. My hope is that my story will inspire you to live vibrantly no matter what curve ball is thrown your way… like the curve ball thrown my way at a young age. Welcome to Your New Life Let’s rewind 32 years. At the age of 18 and one week prior to graduation, overwhelming…read more
Beautifully thriving life
Take a moment to consider our naturally designed state of being; like the love, happiness and curiosity of a toddler. You see, we are created in love, therefore; we are love. As an adult, we must learn to let go of the past, so we can look forward with “fresh eyes”… to love and nurture our beautiful thriving life. Human nature allows us to get stuck in old habits and viewpoints long after they quit serving us. However, we do not have to stay in the same mindset. We…read more
3 Things I’m Learning About Growth
When I was asked to write this blog post, I was deeply humbled and grateful for the opportunity, but also frightened because I certainly don’t consider myself an expert in growth. I’m very much on a journey full of challenges and struggles peppered with successes and failures along the way. So instead of writing it on the spot, I spent three months thinking about and meditating on growth from my perspective at the Renaissance Theatre, as a young mother/wife, and as a woman trying to figure out how she fits…read more
Self-care: what I do just for me
Do you already have an amazing self-care practice? Take this self quiz to see where you are. There are no right or wrong answer here. “Each of you is perfect the way you are…and you can use a little improvement”.
Focus on self-care
MBA’s intention is to offer you permission – yes permission, to take a month in which you can focus on self-care, self-compassion, self-discovery, and personal healing.
Mosaic, not meteor
Each morning I read from a wonderful little book of daily meditations The Promise of a New Day to focus my mind on things that may be lost. This book has little tidbits of wisdom to get me out of my own head, which in these days of smartphones and multiple attention-robbing gadgets, can be a challenge. Upon reading each day’s message my mind is filled with beautiful images, and some not so beautiful images. I can see myself in these words, either on the wise-side or the not-so wise-side…read more
How to Set Holiday Intentions: Turn the "Holiday Hustle" into a Graceful Waltz
“I used to be in a hurry. Now I walk as the questions and live as the answers.” –Byron Katie The “Holiday Hustle” is on! The season of rushing and doing has arrived. Cars bearing Christmas Trees on their rooftops are driving through downtown on their way home. Snow-flake lights adorn light poles on Main Street. And, the big question which popped up in my Facebook newsfeed was whether or not it was necessary to write the annual holiday letter. People weighed in. For some, writing the letter was a…read more