Why Being Kind To Yourself After Failure Is So Important
As young children, we innately think we’re the best, most deserving, wildly captivating humans on the planet! When do we stop becoming our own biggest fans?
3 Ways Prayers Can Help You Heal
The grieving man stooped in sadness, accepting condolences from friends, loved ones, strangers. He wept over his sister’s untimely passing. She was my colleague and a friend, so I attended her funeral to pay my respects. I admit, I also went for another reason.
Why Everything You Do Matters
I had fantasies of her joining us for a late dinner or coffee, and telling me all about her trajectory in the business, offering advice and guidance. But instead she said we could walk her to her car.
Why Having More Time Won’t Solve Your Problems
If she were handed more time, like an unrecovered addict with a sudden windfall she would fill up her extra hours as quickly as they were bestowed upon her. What she needs goes beyond more time.
The Philosophy Of Pain: A Most Persistent Teacher
Recently, while reading Light on Life by B.K.S Iyengar, I came to a section of the book that focused on pain. I found myself underlining, double underlining, and starring even more than usual. Something about this topic really had my attention!
How To Deal With A Debbie-Downer Friend
Ever found yourself standing on the cusp of an idea, about to crack open a long held dream, but you’re feeling ready to take it on? And then what do you do? You pick up the phone and call your nearest and dearest Wet Blanket friend.
Why Anger Is Good For You
You know the feeling. Your face becomes hot, your heartbeat gets faster, you don’t know whether to scream, or cry, or tell someone (anyone!) off. You feel ANGRY, and since most of us are taught that anger is a bad thing, you’re not sure what to do about it.
What Happens When Your Dreams Come True?
When I moved to The Big Apple in 1998 to pursue my dream of dancing professionally, I was singlemindedly focused on one thing and one thing only: To make it.
5 Ways You Hold Yourself Back (And What To Do About It)
Do you ever hear about someone’s success and wonder, How did they get there? Do you sometimes feel like you’re on the outside looking in?
Is This Right? Lessons From Tree Pose
Some people assume because I was a professional dancer at one time, that yoga must have come easily to me. If you’d asked me what I thought before I began yoga, I’d probably have agreed. It turns out, because of my background, I had a lot to learn (or in many cases, “un-learn”).
