Life is a mirror. There are moments when something painful happens, and the first thing you think is: “Why is this happening to me?” It’s the most human response, and it may feel true, but it is the one question that will keep you stuck longer than anything else, because it rests on the belief that you are separate from…
Category: You Are Your Healer
How to Reclaim Your Inner Power After Years of Emotional Over-Giving
Do you say yes when you want to say no? Do you listen to others but rarely feel truly heard? Perhaps you have built your identity around being dependable, warm, and available, but somewhere along the way, you quietly disappeared. If that sounds familiar, you are not alone. You simply have been over-giving for too long, and it’s time to…
Why Letting Go Is Hard But Essential to Be Happy and at Peace
Although it may sound simple, letting go is hard. When life pushes us to let go, there’s usually a sense of loss. A relationship ends without warning. A plan falls apart. An unexpected development closes a door that we thought was meant to open. Suddenly, we are in the space between “what was” (the past) and “what could be” (the…
Creativity as Spiritual Practice: Why a Creative Endeavor Is Sacred Work
The world is in disarray, and this affects us all on some level, as we try to focus on our day-to-day lives. The destructive energy of the world has a negative effect on everyone. Perhaps you feel more anxious, irritable, or confused. Maybe you lack enthusiasm or your usual capacity for concentration. Or you feel easily overwhelmed and have a…
You Are Your Healer: Why True Healing Begins with Awareness, Not Others
What if the healing you’ve been searching for has never been outside of you? Not in a particular modality. Not in fixing yourself or getting validation. Not in endlessly rehashing your past. But in remembering who you truly are by releasing distorted ideas that clutter your perception. This is the heart of my book You Are Your Healer: The Ultimate…
How to Let Go of Resentment: Freeing Yourself From the Past to Experience Peace
You’ve heard the analogy that anger is like a hot coal you hold on to and hope it will burn the person you’re upset with. It’s the same with resentment, which is like “frozen” anger you hold on to. You need to let go of resentment because it’s a heavy companion that weighs you down and keeps you stuck. It…
The Hidden Cost of Being a People Pleaser: Your Inner Freedom and Power
Are you being a people pleaser? On the surface, people-pleasing looks harmless. You want to be polite, kind, or helpful. You say “yes” when asked for a favor, smooth over (or avoid) conflicts, or bend yourself into what you think others expect. You may even convince yourself that this is what being a good or spiritual person is all about;…