Kindness is a popular idea – but it only goes so far. We want more than just kindness, we want loving kindness – a state of genuine care. The day I first wrote this, I gave a talk to the
How to Practice Random Acts of Loving Kindness
Lifestyle Design to Love Your Life (No Matter What!)
I’ve been thinking about the things that are the most important to me – my values. My principles. Why is it important to think about this? Because it helps you direct EVERYTHING else. If you don’t know who you are
Reconnect with this Mindfulness Exercise (and see the universal in the everyday)
Many of us are distracted by life – our minds are elsewhere. We are in fact, mindless. That’s why a mindfulness exercise can make such a difference – it puts you back in your experience and allows you to reconnect,
What the Golden Rule Is (and rediscovering forgiveness)
When I was starting my journey into the love lifestyle (and intentional living), I thought I understood what the Golden Rule is, as well as all that comes with it. As I’ve continued on this path, I’ve had my mindset
My First Love Meditation (How to Have a Mystical Experience)
When I use the phrase “unconditional love” I’m not sure everyone understands. I’m not sure everyone understands because frankly, for a long time, I didn’t understand. It’s hard to explain. After all, what in life is unconditional? When could a person FEEL
Why You Need to Spread Light (If you want more good in life)
No matter what is going on, you can spread light. I’m thinking about throwing light on things, especially after talking with Brandy Walker from Brandy Glows. She’s got a podcast called Throwing Light which is right up my alley (a
How to Find Your Stillness No Matter What
With everything going on in the news right now, it feels as though the ground beneath us has liquefied. Nothing seems still. Everything feels like it’s in a constant state of movement. It’s disorienting and unsettling. But what if you
How to Be Resilient When Bad Things Happen
In this post I talk about how things aren’t really “bad” or “good,” what we control, and how to become resilient through changing the things we control. Trigger Warning: This post includes references to terminal illness, accidental death, government leaders,
Finding Hope Through Mother Nature and the Divine Feminine
In this post, I share some very spiritual and personal stories that gave me hope despite the chaos in the world. I share them because we all need respite – we all need a solid rock to stand on, and
Focus on the Present for More Wellness [Video]
The video below is the song “The Present,” written for my son on mindfulness and the temporary nature of life. It is my entry in the 2017 NPR Tiny Desk Contest. When I was younger, I used to write and
