Category: Expanding

A Soldier’s Humanity…

We see pictures of US soldiers all the time. Garbed up and weighted down with weapons and vests and helmets and tactical gear. Saluting, assisting, training, fighting, shooting, flying, parachuting, sailing, saving, directing, protecting, doing. On the news, on social media, in movies, in… Continue Reading “A Soldier’s Humanity…”

Trust is built with sand and boulders…

I feel the most ME in a boldly-patterned dress, with wavy hair, sporting a giant grin, in a wide open space as the sun begins to set. Throw in some soulful music, dirt roads, and deep chats with a dear friend, and we’re really… Continue Reading “Trust is built with sand and boulders…”

Book Review: THE DANCE OF DECEPTION by Harriet Lerner

  Book 7 of 2021: THE DANCE OF DECEPTION by @harriet_lerner. ⠀ ⠀ If you watch my stories, you know this book was “eh” for me. Especially coming off THE DANCE OF ANGER. ⠀ ⠀ Here’s the thing…there were chapters that struck a resounding chord… Continue Reading “Book Review: THE DANCE OF DECEPTION by Harriet Lerner”

I never considered myself the creative type…

I’ve always been “the brain.” Academics were my forte, with a handful of musical talent and a sprinkling of athletic ability. I neverrrrr considered myself the creative type.⠀ ⠀ Math and science, I now realize, made me feel safe. They’re black and white (at… Continue Reading “I never considered myself the creative type…”

We can know and not feel…

We can know and not feel; believe and not embody. I am living my dream AND I have days/moments where I cry, get angry, or just plain question my sanity. ⠀ ⠀ Today was one of those days.⠀ ⠀ I woke up and deleted… Continue Reading “We can know and not feel…”

That intuitive pull…

Ever struggle to trust yourself? Your thoughts, instincts, and feelings?⠀ ⠀ I do. ⠀ ⠀ For a tangible practice, make a list of every time you had an intuitive pull…no matter how big or small…only to be affirmed later on. Even if you didn’t… Continue Reading “That intuitive pull…”

The body knows…

In no way is this post written from an “I’ve arrived” mindset. I am in the trenches of this idea and this work, daily grappling with its meaning for my life. So, I’m not here with advice…I’m in this place with you. ⁣ ⁣… Continue Reading “The body knows…”

Expander fiction…

When I tell people ALL MY ROADS is a romance novel, I feel smallness and insecurity creep in. My inner critic says, “Why are you writing romance novels when you care so much about mindfulness and healing and inner work? Non-fiction would sound more… Continue Reading “Expander fiction…”

Learn to have your own back…

WHEN YOU LEARN TO HAVE YOUR OWN BACK, YOU STOP HOPING OTHERS WILL DO IT FOR YOU. If you want to change your life, change the way you show up for yourself. ⁣ The critical voice in your head? Teach it compassion. ⁣ ⁣… Continue Reading “Learn to have your own back…”

My life will be more abundant when…

Ok, pull out that list from yesterday and get ready to write again. (If you missed yesterday’s post, start there, and come back once you’ve made your list.)⁣ ⁣ Complete the following sentence:⁣ ⁣ “My life WILL be more abundant WHEN I AM NO… Continue Reading “My life will be more abundant when…”