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Now is as good a time as any to… Start. Take the first step. Ask for help. Speak up. Apologize. Forgive. Be heard. Try. Fail. Get back up. You are ready. Sit tall. Place one hand on your forehead and one just below your belly button. Breathe. Inhale now. Exhale now. Inhale now. Exhale now. […]

Are you caught in a doom loop? Try this to tip the scales:

What hurdles are you facing (or trying to ignore)? What obstacles are in your life, career, business, relationships, health, finances, family…? How would you feel to gracefully get over just one of those hurdles? What would life look like on the other side? Maybe you don’t know. Maybe now is a good time to ask […]

Our DNA drives us to look for threats. We exist wired to look for what is wrong, but living in constant attack mode taxes our system. Some unwiring allows us to move from constant fight, flight, freeze mode to rest, digest, and consciously act. Allow yourself some time and space to foster a sense of […]

How do you want to spend your days? Your life? How are you interacting with your family, colleagues, random bystanders? What changes if you spend more of your time with a grace face instead of in growling attack mode? Need help making that happen? Try biting on a pencil for a few minutes. See if […]

Exclamation Mark I first learned of Amy Krouse Rosenthal last week through her Modern Love essay, an ode to her husband. Now she is gone yet her impact continues through her films and over 30 published books. It’s not easy being seen. Especially when you’re NOT like everyone else. Especially when what sets you apart is […]

The Women’s March Principles focus on: ending violence, reproductive rights, LGBTQIA rights, worker’s rights, disabled rights, immigrant rights, and environmental justice and the ten International Women’s Day values are: Justice Dignity Hope Equality Collaboration Tenacity Appreciation Respect Empathy Forgiveness   Pick your value and breathe.   Inhale justice. Exhale justice. Inhale dignity. Exhale dignity. Inhale […]

Do you know what the Mardi Gras colors represent? I didn’t. The internet did: Purple – symbolizes Justice Green – symbolizes Faith Gold – symbolizes Power I had the chance to be in New Orleans the first Mardi Gras after Katrina. Resilient spirits lined the streets. Talk about persisters! Celebration in the wake of devastation, […]

  Grace doesn’t make a fuss about itself, but it subtly warms and transforms the atmosphere. At its essence, grace is the transference of well-being from one who is calm and comfortable to those around. – Sarah Kaufman, The Art of Grace My sons wish I would show more grace and growl less. I agree. […]

  Persist origin: mid 16th century: from Latin persistere, from per- ‘through, steadfastly’ + sistere ‘to stand.’ Merriam-Webster To steadfastly stand, it takes a steadfast breath. So take a steady seat and put your hands on your heart. Take a big, deep breath in and feel your chest expand. Slowly release the air out. Big, […]