Since the popularity of the modern yoga and meditation movement several decades ago, specifically the late 80s and early 90s, practitioners and gurus have focused on creating a stronger connection between the mind, body, and spirit. The mind, body, spirit connection defines your center, your true self. By knowing and understanding your center, you discover […]
5 AMAZING FACTS YOU CAN LEARN FROM YOURSELF
Today is everyday. And everyday is an opportunity to learn something fabulous about who you are. Think of your life as a giant goodie basket. You can use everything in this goodie basket to your advantage, such as taking on life’s challenges head on, meeting important needs or finding personal and professional success. Life is a […]
FEED YOURSELF DURING THE HOLIDAYS
FEED yourself during the holidays, and I’m not referring to the good old turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie. I’m referring to spiritual food – the substance of the soul that enriches your life, brings you peace, love and a whole lot of joy. FEED stands for: Fulfillment, Equilibrium, Energy and Direction. We all want those […]
If Not Now, When?
You’ve all heard the phrase so many times it has become a universal mantra: If not now, when. I said that same mantra to myself in March, 1984. I was standing backstage at the Old Globe Theater in San Diego and waiting for my cue to go on stage. The woman in front of me […]
The Path to Creative Living: Be Vulnerable
I heard Dr. Brene Brown give a speech on the topic of vulnerability in a TEDTalk. She made the point that to be vulnerable is to have real strength and not just the old-fashioned muscle strength. From personal experience, Dr. Brown related that getting in touch with her extensive emotional palate allowed her to realize a […]
A Moment of Clarity, Finally
I was visiting son #2 in Austin the last 6 days. I like to visit my sons as much as possible and get the lay of the land – how they are feeling and how my grandchildren are getting along. Since one son lives in Las Vegas and one in Austin, I have permanent travel […]
Release Netative Energy From Your Body: Don’t Hold Back
The gurus tell you to release negative energy from the body and don’t hold back.. That’s a tall order and very challenging. But the truism always holds: you don’t need everything in your life to make you happy and fulfilling. There is always negative energy that is disposable and holds you back being the best […]
Cruising For A Bruising
I had trepidations about my cruise to Alaska on the Norwegian Pearl leaving on July 7th. A week on the water with four excursions felt redundant and claustrophobic. Something about ships and small windows. And no, I didn’t have room with a balcony. My roommate and I were on Deck 5, not the lower depths […]
Lessons My Mother Taught Me For Lifelong Vitality
Texas Women In Business, a business group in Austin, Texas, provided me the opportunity to present a program on lessons my mother taught me for lifelong vitality. I have always been truly inspired by my amazing mother, Estelle Moran. Estelle lived a fully creative and empowering life. My mother taught me many lessons throughout my […]