“I realized tonight that I’ve stopped dreaming in my life,” one woman shared at my last Sparkle Circle gathering. It was like she voiced what others in the candlelit room felt. We had just finished a beautiful movement piece integrating wisdom and energy and now sat peacefully for our closing meditation. Had we forgotten how to dream? …
WOW… it’s day 8 today of my 100-day writing journey and I’m definitely finding my flow. It’s ironic that for the last six months I’ve struggled to write weekly and yet now that I’ve committed to writing daily, it’s happening. If you struggle with consistency in your activities, I promise you are not alone. Nor …
Well, now that I stared resistance in the face and realized she’s not a scary monster, I’m ready to begin. Day 3. I asked myself why I needed to do this in public. Why not just write in my journal or in a private online space? Then I could write freely, no one would see, and I’d …
Oh hello there resistance. It’s day 2, and my mind is already thinking this 100-day writing journey is a bad idea. Ha, how did that happen so quickly? We set an intention and BOOM — the voices inside are pleading for us to change our minds. What will you write? What if nobody reads it?What if …
That’s it. I’m setting a new challenge for myself. In the past, I’ve led 90 day movement journeys, done 30 days of raw foods, completed a 1000 push-up challenge and gone gluten free for over nine months now. With each journey, I’ve discovered the same wisdom. Consistent daily action — even in small doses — …
My sister sent the above graphic to me. It made me smile and remember that, in any moment, we are each capable of creating our own sunshine. Sparkle on…
This post is inspired by Danielle LaPorte’s Burning question: What would you be more of if you let go of the past? We each have a past. It’s filled with ups and downs — successes and stumbles. It leads you perfectly to where you are today. While understanding your past can be comforting and useful, …
My daughter Hanna sure has taught me to celebrate birthdays. Last week we celebrated her 7th birthday all week — a fancy dinner, a special crepe breakfast, fun gifts and lots of family chats. On Monday, we went to the top of the Calgary Tower. There’s a revolving restaurant that makes a complete circle in …
I never thought I’d say this. I completed over 1000 push-ups from my toes last month. WOOHOO!! As a part of the 90-day movement journey, my goal was to increase upper body strength. So when one woman said she was going to do 1000 push-ups by the end of June, I joined in! 1000 push-ups …
You’re standing in the stationery section deciding on the perfect journal to buy. Flowers or puppies. Lined or blank. Coil or perfect bound. Hmm… so many decisions. Finally you pick one. You bring it home and crack open the cover. Clean crisp pages. The perfect pen. A new chapter awaits. But, that blank page is …
That’s what my body was screaming at me last week as I faced the nastiest 46 hour flu I’ve ever had. I can’t remember the last time I got the flu. Ironically this followed after a week of me noticing how sugar had entered my diet again… chocolate almonds here, soy lattes there, a piece of …
Perhaps it’s because I have a child and am explaining what Remembrance Day is. Or maybe it’s because today is 11.11.11. with magical numerological significance. Either way, as I sat in quiet stillness this morning, I felt overwhelming gratitude for all that I have. Then this voice inside popped up, “Ya but are you using …