Appreciation Perspective: A Powerful Tool for Personal Growth

If you're not in the habit of Appreciating, it's never too

Our Triggers and How To Rise Above Them

There were two people who could get under my skin in a heart

Lessons in Disguise: Finding Growth Through Challenges

When those red flags are thrown and they always are, learni

Claiming Your Calm: Practical Tips for Inner Peace

One day while chopping garlic and extremely focused upon get

Eco-Awareness: My Journey to Lower My Carbon Footprint

There are so many things we can choose from in being more Mi

Costa Rica, Hello Again: Braulio Carrillo National Park

On the way there, we saw a couple of cool things...

Costa Rica, Hello Again: Mistico Hanging Bridges

If you are afraid of heights and movable walkways, the Misti

Costa Rica, Hello Again: Rancho Maleku Tafa Uríjif

the more we learn about and support them helps their journey

Costa Rica, Hello Again: San Jose and the Museo del Oro (Museum of the Gold)

WOW. We could've stayed in there much longer

Costa Rica, Hello Again: Dinoland

If you do go make sure you have both a raincoat

Costa Rica, Hello Again: Reconnecting to the Magic of Pura Vida

OMG DID WE HAVE A FABULOUS TIME!

Gratitude or Appreciation: Which Should You Practice?

You may say, 'aren't they the same things?"

The Power of Self-Trust: Why Believing in Yourself is Key

When we dim our Light in not following what our Intuition te

Acceptance or Tolerance: Which Path Leads to a More Open Heart?

Tolerating Yourself. Does that sound very Loving?

Immerse Yourself in Living with Purpose and Joy

We tend to live in the past—playing in our minds old worn

A Mindfulness Moment: Guided Meditation for Stress Relief and Inner Peace

And with all that heavy thinking and mind-wandering, we negl

Use Your Unhappiness for Personal Growth

If you ask Yourself the questions above and Allow

Lighten UP. How To Bring More Levity and Less Stress To Your Life

Wey-all, I didn't read the memo.. even though I know the dea

Overcome Inner Struggles: A Guide to Spiritual Healing and Growth

My family history is just a listing in the Table of Contents

How To Develop Self-Esteem

Do you think you hated your nose as a baby? Do you think oth

Totality: Being In The Present Moment

We Mindfulness folk talk a lot about BEING PRESENT. Which is

Seeking & Gaining Clarity

Notice how when you're out in Nature and are really Present

Identity Crisis: Who The Heck Am I, NOW???

Understandably so. Your other half walks in sobbing, you wan

What’s In Your Mental Shop? On The Mindfulness Tip

It's kinda like making a smoothie, ya gotta blend your ingre

A Mindfulness Recipe for Happiness

Throughout my Life I have had some serious bouts of depress

Time to Fire Your Inner Critic

Though seemingly helpful at times, our Inner Critics are bas

What I’d Tell My Younger Self

You are not the pain, disappointments, failures, fears...

Perfection: That Thing We Aspire To. But WHY?

It wasn't until I began to release the self-imposed constrai

New Zealand Jade

I was immediately struck by the magnificent carved piece...

Sightseeing in Auckland Part II

We were once again at the top of a mountain...

The World Choir Games 2024

On that day, we were competing in two categories

Sightseeing Around Auckland on The Aki Tour

I was so giddy to have more than a couple of hours of play t

Auckland, Travel Day. My Time in New Zealand Day 4 and 5

I was too pooped to write on day 4 because we spent

The Cultural Exchange & The HAKA!

After the trade-offs, it was time for the main event...THE H

The Redwoods Treewalk

Being up there was absolutely amazing!

Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland Tour

Day 2 in New Zealand was just glorious! After rehearsal, we

Intro: My Time in New Zealand

What an adventure!

Negative Self-Talk is Not Your BFF

­­­­­Negative Self-Talk is not your BFF.

Got Stress? 9 Gemstones and Crystals for Stress and Anxiety Relief

Stress and anxiety relievers come in all shapes, styles and

Reduce Stress and Anxiety–Breathing Deep: A Mind/Body/Soul Medicine

Many of us don't have the opportunity to be out in Nature en

Reducing Stress—Be An Advocate For Your Well Being

Are you Aware of what happens to your body when you see some

Resilience and Flexibility

Resilience says yes, you’ve been kicked in the teeth by a

Lessons In Forgiveness

Forgiveness doesn’t say ‘oh it’s ok, it’s fine that

Letting Go & Stripping Away

Thinking about letting go of something or someone go can cau

Self-Torture, Punishment & Our Critical Voices

The meltdown happened because I tried to erase them. By sayi

Gratitude Is The Right Attitude

Wanna change your mood, Perspective and outlook? Being Grate

8 Tips For Success To Destress

Having lived most of my life  stressed out to the nth degre

Worry: The Anti-Wellness Drug

Worry is a very successful brand, it is soooooo consistent i

The Power and Value of Sound Healing

I have used Himalayan Singing Bowls to alleviate back pain,

Our Shrinking Attention Span

As the attention span continues to diminish, our levels of s

If It’s For You, It’s Yours

"...if it's for me, it's mine, I don't care who comes into t

Trust Your Self (Don’t Listen To The Naysayers)

Naysayers sit on the sidelines judging and criticizing, mise

CRITICISM

Ask yourself: how much time in your day do you spend, CRITIC

Inspiration and Motivation

Motivation, yes, it gets things done, you make that goal...

Be. Kind.

No Regrets. When Things Are Not Meant To Be

"...but in the end, Regret is just an empty feeling, devoid

Do We Make Things Harder Than They Need To Be?

I wore depression like a hoodie, and if you're hip to the Pe

What is this Thing Called Aging & Why Do We Freak Out About It?

I found it both humorous and a bit alarming. If he's freakin

Thank You, Costa Rica. Epilogue

I truly heard my Divine Guidance in Costa Rica on quiet full

Waterfall Paradise, Costa Rica

So folks listen, the hike ain't for the faint hearted. You n

Sarapiqui River Boat Tour, Costa Rica

I whole-heartedly recommend the Sarapiqui River Boat Tour!

Independence Day 2022, Costa Rica

When Frank so graciously invited us to hang with him on Inde

The Magic That is Bio Thermales Hot Springs, Costa Rica

How much fun jumping into and out of each hot spring pool?!

Iguana Cafe & Arenal in Costa Rica: My 10 Day Wellness Reset

By the time we arrived to the mountain, the rain was hoverin

Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Waterfalls OH MY! & Coffee. Costa Rica

A SLOTH in the tree! As I mentioned earlier, my dude LOVES s

Travel Day. Costa Rica: My 10 Day Wellness Reset

While in the square, we saw a replica of the world's largest

Costa Rica. My 10 Day Wellness Reset: Prologue

Costa Rica. Pura Vida!!! What a trip, WOW!

Take A Walk In Courage

How can anyone tell you what's right for YOU. And why listen

Self Care Challenge

There are some suggestions in the vid but the best person to

Stress and Anxiety Reliever Tip #2 DANCE!

Getting a good sweat on from dancing is a most magnificent w

Stress and Anxiety Relievers Tip #1

There's some rules that we adhere to as we move through and

A Practicing GRATITUDE Challenge

And as it becomes more a part of the fabric of your mind, a

Some Businesses & Solopreneurs I Love

I truly Appreciate purchasing from fellow Creatives, small b

Mindfulness Evolution Exercise #1

Yesssss, exercising, hydrating & watching what we eat are im

An An, My Meeting With The Giant Panda

Now you may say, 'Bird, why are you talking about a panda be

Keeping The Faith, A Well-Being Must-Have

Joy won't dance into a room that's locked, your Heart must b

Loss, Grief & Gratitude-A Love Letter To My Friend

Why would they wanna pick on her, she didn't do anything to

Learning To Go With The Flow in This Thing Called Aging

One of the advantages of living is that we gain experience f

Take Deep Conscious Breaths it’s Mindfulness Monday

Of course, you can choose to go through the day in drudgery

Tap Into The Depths Of Your Soul in Mindfulness

One of the many Lessons in front of us is considering that a

On The Mindfulness Tip: It’s A Matter of The Consequences

When we’re little, there are endless lessons on The Conseq

Musings On The Outside. The Coronavirus Diaries Part ll

The more #positiveenergy we choose to inhabit, the more we s

The Six Best Gifts To Give Yourself Anytime!

The Six Best Gifts To Give Yourself Anytime…And They’re

Practicing Mindfulness in a World of Fear—Coronavirus

“...when fishermen can’t go to sea, they repair nets…a

The Present Moment, Is NOW

"...In ALL of your dreams for the future, know you are Creat

Listen. In The Stillness

...There is Centered-ness, in The Stillness for it is a Jour