Category Archives: Empowerment
Be Your Hero
When people think of relationships in February, they usually think about intimate relationships–their spouse, significant other, ex-lover. Too often, people don’t examine the relationship you have with yourself. It’s precisely this relationship you have with yourself that dictates and frames … Continue reading
Grace in the Face of Betrayal
We’ve all felt betrayed or duped by people. We’ve all been hurt by people. We’ve all been disappointed by people we believed in, by people we trusted, by people we cared about. I’ve believed in people I should not have. … Continue reading
Posted in Dating, Empowerment, Mindfulness, Relationships
Tagged betrayal, disappointments, grace, lies
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Why I Must Tell My Children I Was Raped
A friend asked the other day if there’s anyone left in Hollywood, referencing the daily news stories of women sharing their stories of being sexually assaulted by powerful men. Hollywood? This isn’t confined to the entertainment industry. I’m conflicted about … Continue reading
Posted in Empowerment, Parenting
Tagged #metoo, rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment, Weinstein
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Walking with Bad Decisions
Recently I received a note letting me know My Child had made a Bad Decision. It took my breath away. Intellectually, we know our children are human, and will make Bad Decisions. We know we each made our fair share … Continue reading
Posted in Empowerment, Mindfulness, Parenting
Tagged anger, bad decisions, children, grace, parenting
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Grace in a Tree
Turns out that you can invite grace into your life, into your home, but grace doesn’t automatically make your life or home calmer or better or more joyful. Continue reading
Posted in Dating, Empowerment, Meditation, Mindfulness, Relationships
Tagged authenticity, courage, grace, vulnerability
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How to Heal Our Country
It has been 12 days since the election. I have been sitting with it all, not sure what to say, think, write. Everyone has something to say. It’s hard for me to take it all in, to sit and listen … Continue reading
Posted in Empowerment, Mindfulness
Tagged blue states, Clinton, divided country, election, Hillary, red states, Trump
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Apple of My Eye
It’s apple season. And apples really don’t fall far from the tree. I have always said La Chica is an apple that didn’t fall far from the Momma tree. It’s clear she’s stubborn, fierce, and feels things much more intensely … Continue reading
How to Stop Your Own Suffering
When people ask what benefits I derive from my meditation practice, I find myself at a loss for words. Imagine that, me of all people not able to provide a sufficient answer. I know what it feels like, I know … Continue reading
Posted in Empowerment, Meditation, Mindfulness, Relationships
Tagged anxiety, be still, hope, meditation, mindfulness, mindfulness meditation, sadness, suffering
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How to Die Happy
We all curate our personal brand on social media platforms now. As authentic as I proclaim to be, I admit that there is definitely some curating going on. Like I clear the clutter in the house before people come over, … Continue reading
Lessons From Parental Discretion
I love being in my band, Parental Discretion. We have really cool t-shirts, but more importantly, playing music with other people is magical. Being held accountable by your band members makes me a better drummer. I’ve only been playing … Continue reading
Posted in Empowerment, Mindfulness
Tagged courage, doing hard things, rock band. mindfulness
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Thrive Fully Creative 