Twinkle Lights for the Soul
When you notice a glimmer, even for a second, your body gets the message: You’re safe right now. There’s a slight release of your muscles. Your breathing begins to steady. Your shoulders move ever so slightly away from your ears. Your capacity for connection and curiosity expands.
When a Melody Feels Like Magic
When you listen to music, you’re not just hearing sound. You’re participating in a connection. A favorite song can take you back to a moment in time, linking you to people you love or places you’ve been.
If it’s not broken, don’t fix it.
The interesting thing here is that only you know what’s helpful for you. And what’s helpful for you may not be helpful for me. This tends to throw many people for a loop. You see, most of us are constantly seeking outside validation. “If they’re doing it this way and it works for them, then I need to do it too. And if I don’t? Well, then clearly, I’m not doing it the right way.” You’re not alone. I do it, too. It, uh, takes one to know one.
Just Snap Out Of It!
Oh, just snap out of it. Yeah right! That phrase has worked how many times? Probably never. Well, not until now.
Engine Lights & Self-Care
There’s nothing like it: a sunny, almost cloudless sky, nearly zero humidity, the wind gently blowing through my hair, and me putting on a sold-out concert in my car.
Until…
It shown brightly on an otherwise dark dashboard. My check engine light was on…again—the second time in a week. The bright orange engine indicator was all a glow.
F&**k!!!
Like my car, I, too, need a tune-up. Being true to form, I typically ignore the signs. Pretending it doesn’t exist. (Hand over eyes…la la la.)
This time, I’m tuning in. Here’s what I’m doing this time.