Finding Your Everyday Joy
WELCOME TO MY BLOG! Some people are joyful most of the time. Most people are joyful some of the time. My goal is to provide tools, tips, and mindset training to help you to be joyful EVERY DAY! First you must believe that this can truly happen. I assure you that it can. The various […]
Wednesday Rant, 10/23/24: Exploring Trauma Drama and Cognitive Decline
We’ve all experienced emotional stress at some point, but lately, I’ve been reflecting on a question: Could trauma drama—a tendency to engage with emotional chaos—contribute to cognitive decline later in life? While I don’t claim to have the answers, this inquiry feels relevant. Given what we know about chronic stress and mental health, I wonder:…
Wednesday Rant, 10/16/2024: Seeing the Golden Heart: How Compassion Transforms Our Connections
In this blog post, you learn how “seeing the golden heart” (aka relating authentically with a heart-centered focus) in others fosters compassion, deepens connections, and transforms relationships. Let love and empathy lead the way.
Wednesday Rant, 10/9/24: Raising the Bar on Your Diet
This article introduces the notion of ‘raising the bar’ on your diet by embracing self-awareness, grace, and by identifying your ideal ‘dietstyle’ for your lifestyle.
Wednesday Rant 9, 10/2/2024: Be True To Your Word Today
Being true to your word—to others and yourself—may seem simple, but it’s essential for building honesty and integrity. It requires honesty, courage, self-knowledge, discipline, vigilance, and a strong sense of self-worth. These qualities make you a trustworthy and authentic person. The Importance of Being True to Your Word Growing up, I was taught that a…
Wednesday Rant, 8/7/24: How Long Do You Want to Live?
A clear vision of how long you want to live and the quality of life you desire serves as a foundational basis for the choices you make in life.
Wednesday Rant, 11/13/24: Joyful & Guilt-Free Holiday Eating
Joyful and Guilt-Free Holiday Eating: Mindful practices for a balanced holiday feast.
Wednesday Rant, 11/5/2024: Using Food to Raise Your Vibration
Using Food to Raise Your Vibration—What Does it Mean? “Raising your vibration” means boosting your energy and emotional well-being. Food is a powerful, often overlooked tool for this. By choosing foods that nourish deeply, you’re not only supporting physical health but also uplifting your mind and spirit. How Does Food Affect Your Vibration? Our food…
Wednesday Rant, 10/30/24: Being Ageless
Being ageless isn’t about resisting the natural process of aging—it’s about embracing life’s endless opportunities for growth, connection, and renewal.
Wednesday Rant, 9/25/24: Discover Your Eating Style and Transform Your Relationship with Food
Welcome back to another edition of Wednesday Rant! Today, we’re exploring a topic that has a huge impact on your well-being and performance—understanding your eating style. It’s something many overlook, but when you learn to recognize your unique eating habits, it can transform the way you approach food and even improve your daily life. What…
Wednesday Rant, 9/18/24: The Beauty Within: A Path from Darkness to Acceptance and Love
“As within, so without.” This powerful phrase reminds us that our inner world shapes our outer experiences. This idea became deeply personal for me during a difficult period when I was grappling with sadness and disconnection from myself. I could not find the beauty within, so I could not see the beauty around me. The photo…
Wednesday Rant, 9/11/24 Did The Fish Thank You?
Did the fish thank you? That’s a question I wasn’t expecting to hear on a peaceful day by the river. We all see life through a personal lens, shaped by our experiences—our family, culture, environment, and more. One such moment happened to me in September 2007, when this photo was taken. It was my first…