by Sheila | Sep 12, 2017 | Courage, Self care, Spirituality
Many years ago I read an article titled The Mind of the Dragon and the Power of Non-Self by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, head of the Shambhala Buddhist lineage and Shambhala International. He begins with a story when he and a friend were running across a hilly field and...
by Jackie Edwards | Sep 5, 2017 | Guest Blogger, Self care
Cristian Newman Empaths have a gift for intuitive insight and can feel what others are feeling. Also known as highly sensitive individuals, empaths may consider their gift as both a blessing and a curse. If not managed properly, the ability to sense other...
by Sheila | Aug 29, 2017 | Courage, follow the heart
In the 2010 movie “Alice in Wonderland,” Alice rebels against the expectations of society by refusing to conform. Not only did she abhor the women’s “dress code,” she was alarmed by an unwanted marriage invitation. When confused and unsure how to...
by Sheila | Aug 22, 2017 | follow the heart, Lessons learned, Self care
My 15-year old son said something today that resonated with me. “It’s a weird time for our country,” he said. He may be a teen, but he’s got ears to hear. Eyes to read and watch the news. One doesn’t have to pay attention for long to see that our country is divided in...
by Sheila | Aug 15, 2017 | Courage, follow the heart, Self care
Are you saying yes when you want to say no because you don’t want to disappoint someone? Or maybe because the other person is so persuasive you can’t successfully navigate to no? The decisions you make every day have a direct impact on your happiness. If...
by Sheila | Aug 8, 2017 | Courage, Intention, Self care
Several weeks ago my husband forwarded an article to me about failure — for inspiration. The article, Aim To Fail: Why Rethinking Rejection Can Increase Productivity, by Jessica Sillers, encourages readers to put themselves out there regardless of how many rejections...
by Sheila | Aug 1, 2017 | Courage, follow the heart
I’ve felt a little impatient of late, waiting for doors to open so I can begin whatever comes next. I’m in a place of change, a portal of transition. I’m not afraid of change. The truth is, I’m so excited I can hardly wait any longer. To keep from biting my...
by Sheila | Jul 25, 2017 | Courage
What would it take to summon the courage to do the one thing that you fear most? Maybe you fear public speaking, and that is preventing you from going further in your career. Or perhaps you hate confrontation, and as a result, other people take advantage of you...
by Sheila | Jul 18, 2017 | Courage, follow the heart
One thing I’ve come to believe over the years is the importance of being mindful of the themes that show up in our lives. Why? Because serendipity serves a purpose, testing our “readiness” for evolution. But to learn the lesson, one must first listen. I’m reminded of...
by Sheila | Jul 11, 2017 | Courage, Self care
As a motivational coach, I often hear from people who feel undeserving of happiness. That feeling typically stems from one of two experiences; one, they feel guilty over past words and actions or two, they have repeatedly been told, and have come to believe, they are...
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