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Dear Beautiful You, We are energy beings, and as such, we sometimes forget it is necessary to recharge ourselves. Unfortunately, many times we do not listen to our inner guidance system, which lets us know its time to rest. Instead, we push on, sometimes relentlessly. However, our inner compass is still there, waiting patiently, for you to listen to the call to rest. And if you continue to ignore the loving request to recharge, you may begin to experience physical symptoms. T

Dear Beautiful You, I know. I know. This is not my normal beautiful picture.  But I got your attention. And also, because even in this picture's distasteful words, there rings some truth.  You see, I spent way too much time in my teens and early twenties preoccupied with the idea that my value was measured by other people. I forced relationships to hang on, and did not respect myself enough to let go, even though I knew they were toxic. I had warped thinking which believed if

Dear Beautiful You,  We all worry. However, to most people worry is a fleeting emotion that passes without inspection and over analysis. However, for people with anxiety "what if thinking" is a relentless battle. It can take you to depths of despair that seem impossible to climb out from. When someone with anxiety is preoccupied with these thoughts, they can become paralyzed. Fearing these ideas in your head, a relationship is formed that creates a battle between intrusive th

Dear Beautiful You,  Nutrition is imperative to overcoming the symptoms of anxiety. Every one of my clients knows that the goal is to empty their overflowing barrel, to make room for the body to balance. One of the ways to reduce the stress in your barrel is by eating well. Let go of sugar, alcohol and processed food. This gives your body the break it needs. Also look for foods you may be sensitive to (such as gluten or dairy) and move more to foods in their natural state. Ea

So many times, when I tell people I do energy healing, there is a clear non-verbal side step which speaks volumes. I cannot truly know what everyone is thinking, but if I can assume just a bit, I believe the words 'energy healing' creates fear of the unknown. Also, a large lump of skepticism. But, truly, energy healing is not what you may think. It is the natural way we are able to tune into our bodies and listen. We all have this incredible ability to look inside and balance

I was on my phone yesterday with the television on the background. I heard a man say although he is a physical fitness trainer, he is not obsessed with weight loss or even how you look on the outside. This peaked my interest, and as I peered out from my iPhone, I watched and listened. I paraphrase here, but he continued speaking about how the change needs to occur on the inside, no matter what the exterior. With that, his next words were music to my ears. He explained that se

When we first booked a three-night vacation, I have to admit, I immediately felt a bit cheated. Cheated in time, because I am a person that likes to wander and explore. I was sure that three nights were not going to be enough to learn about the culture, the sights, and the food of this beautiful country. I am happy to say I was completely off base. In fact, it was the perfect amount of time. When I boarded the plane to head home, I was beyond satisfied that we had immersed ou

Good Morning! Going back many years, this beautiful picture was taken. It is a touching moment between my husband and daughter. The picture shows a perfect snapshot of life, and how happy my family was at this time. What this picture does not tell you is the extremely difficult period in our lives this actually was. I was going through some confusing health issues. and my husband and I were extremely stressed. I had three small children, and was at a loss as to how to handle

In my family on Thanksgiving, when we sit down for our meal, we gather and listen to one another, as we each take a turn speaking. We talk about our lives, where we are, where we want to go, and how we think we can get there. There is always laughs, smiles and love. Our lives can mimic the dinner table. What we choose to bring to the table every day can make such a difference to you, and to everyone you love.  Every day share your gifts and blessings with the people you love.

It was 2004, the first of many times we would go to NYC to see the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. It was an amazing show, and it really got our spirits ready for the coming holiday season. My daughter, who was almost three at the time, was mesmerized by it all. When we left the venue, she took out the program, opened it up and began staring at the words upon the page. I asked what she was doing, and she confidently told me she was reading. I watched as her eyes followed th

Yes, this is my dog. Typing.   I know, I know, why do I have a typewriter you may ask? It is because I have always loved the sounds associated with inserting the paper, turning the dial to the correct placement, and pressing the keys, one by one, to create words.  These words become sentences, and as you continue, the sentences transform into stories. It is a magical feeling to know you can create a masterpiece merely by taking thoughts from your brain and putting them down o

I took this picture in Central Park while eating lunch with my famiy a few years ago.  It was a beautiful crisp day, and I remember being very excited to spend time on the water. However, I was suddenly filled with anxious thoughts about the first time I had visited this restaurant. Many years earlier, in 2003, while at this restaurant, I had experienced debilitating panic attacks. Although no one may have noticed (since I was a master at disguise) I was a wreck, and felt lik

The year was 2003 and I had three kids under four years old. It was our first vacation with all three kids, and we decided it would be a good idea to drive to North Carolina. This was a long trip down the coast, but remarkably the kids were great in the car. We stopped a few times to stretch our legs, and eat some food, but for the most part it was a straight drive. When we got to North Carolina, we stopped at a beautiful farm to get some pictures. My two older children were

While in a restaurant, this mirror and light fixture caught my eye. It was comical how I tried to be discreet taking a picture while people were eating. Even though I tried to be tactful, I was okay if people saw me taking the picture. No matter what their reaction was to my actions, I was okay. I know I am a kind, loving person, and anyone else's interpretation of me is none of my business. I do not think anyone did see me, but my point is it doesn't matter. If your intent i

If you look closely, you can see the rainbow behind the clouds. When I took this picture, I was initially upset because I was racing to the park to get a full rainbow photograph. In the time it took to get my camera ready, the clouds had formed to hide the vibrant colors. I came homeand realized this was exactly the picture that was needed.  We all have storms in life, be them heavy downpours or light drizzle. And other times, our perspective may be clouded by the truth. What

I took this photo while on a visit to a college with my daughter last spring. She had just talked with the coach about her aspirations and goals to be a student-athlete, and in this photo, my husband and I were walking behind her while touring campus. My daughter values her education, and has been making great strides to find a college that is a good fit for both her and for the university. I have observed her sending emails, making phone calls, traveling almost every weekend

Today's picture was taken a few years ago, early in the morning, as I took a walk on the boardwalk. The sun had not yet come up, so I wandered onto the sand, and made my way to the water. I saw the darkness of the night turn to dawn, and then came the sunrise. It was beautiful, and symbolic. Our internal light is always shining, but sometimes we unintentionally block the light. Many times we hold resentment, and anger, about things from our past. To hold these emotions in you

The life I have now, is a result of many endings.  This is because every ending, brings forth a new beginning. However, sometimes we stay put in the life we are living; and forget about the bigger picture, because we are scared to let go. The dreams, passions, and goals that we held get lost in the day to day shuffle. I have been in this holding pattern recently, and understand how easy it can be to stay satisfied with where you are. It's like a walk up a grand staircase, in

Every second, of every day, you are speaking, thinking and acting out of       fear or love. When you are in a state of love, your body responds by releasing hormones like oxytocin and serotonin. This creates a state of calm, and also maintains a platform for maintenance of your body's structure. However, if you are in a fear state, your body releases different hormones, which literally changes the fate of the cells and the body. The stress hormone, cortisol, basically shuts

Okay, this is old school, so stay with me. If you don't recognize the picture above, think of a CD and a discman, but instead square and able to easily record... and make mix-tapes, but I digress...  You have a running tape in your head, that happens to be playing all the time in the background of your life.  This tape runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week in your subconscious mind. Your recording is the foundation of how you live your life today, as it carries all your beli