Allie nudged me (to what we refer to) as to ‘Kondo’ the space. Marie Kondo’s The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up is a guide we love. Over the past few months, Allie had focused on clearing the clutter from her apartment and was fresh with the ‘what sparks joy mindset’.

I believe affirmations go hand-in-hand with ‘clear the clutter’ concept. To use an affirmation is about getting organized, just instead of kitchen counters, it’s with our words and intentions— it’s about saying more with less. An affirmation is a short, clear, positive statement that creates clarity, forms intention, and guides you. These short positive statements asks you to cut through the clutter of your life and focus your mind on one essential truth at a time.

This gentle, powerful guide from award-winning author Elizabeth Irvine teaches the language of affirmations, inviting you to speak from your soul and step forward into your beautiful new life, the one that has always been there, awaiting you.

Language of the Soul provides 52 affirmations to guide you. It’s much more than making declarations. You will learn how to redirect your energies, discern what’s important to you, and form a commitment to yourself—to weave the language of your soul into every day.

One evening getting ready for bed, my husband Ron said,

“You should write about your ‘bed of nails' mat. As much as you love that thing, everyone else may too.”

He was talking about my Spoonk acupressure mat.

HOUSTON FAMILY MAGAZINE Dec 2020 issue.

It is completely possible to feel good. Think of a time when you are at your best—plenty of energy, clarity, and just plain happy? To feel this way is your natural state. Give your power to what and who empowers you. Choose your family. Choose your experience. Choose your rituals.

TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOU AND WHAT BRINGS YOU JOY?

Creative work brings me joy. Also: my relationships, adventure, and art - in all of its forms.

After 6+ years learning from the Truewellbeing platform I now freelance within the digital marketing industry. I manage my clients’ content across digital platforms in order to maintain a strong brand voice and digital presence. I create or curate photography for social, write and/or edit copy, design the website, and art direct any current projects.

WHY DO YOU USE SOCIAL MEDIA?

Sam’s Pumpkin Soup for November issue of Houston Family Magazine

I like the idea of serving this pumpkin root vegetable soup in the actual pumpkin on our Thanksgiving table.

For our daughter’s recent wedding, we chose to give an eagle carving gift to everyone. We decided on the Eagle Messenger for two reasons. First, the Eagle represents keeping a higher perspective on life, and the second, the Eagle mates for life.

Today marks a special day. A quarter of a century ago, a little boy was born. He brought many gifts with him, however one in particular. Who could have guessed at the time, that his arrival held soulful knowledge for so many.

Meditation brings an intimacy with our awareness to our thoughts. Simplicity is key. Learn two of my all-time favorite techniques to begin a closed-eye meditation practice in this upcoming Meditation 101: A Workshop to Learn the Basics

As we are all spending more time at home these days, let’s dedicate some energy into our dwellings and create a little cherished space. Whether you live in a chic apartment amidst the business of a city, an expansive country house surrounded by acres of land or a dreamy bungalow on the beach—home is where the heart is. And, if this is true, where does the soul live?

For the past 8 days, a forest fire has been burning not too far from our home. Currently the Rio en Medio Fire has spread to 2,700 acres and is 18% contained. Dry conifer and ponderosa pine mixed with steep rugged terrain add to the complexity of efforts to control the fire. National Guard Blackhawk helicopters and 230 firefighters are strategically battling the blaze.

The sound alerted me. I recall the ‘feeling’ that the sound created more than the actual sound, it started with a curiosity. I had never heard a “rattler” before, and it instinctively captured my attention.

First, curious— which then quickly turned into a deep sensation that rippled through me, DANGER. I looked down and to my shock, 3-ft away a Mojave rattlesnake reared up and ready to strike, at me! I can still feel the emotion of seeing its huge flared head and lime green tongue outstretched, directly at me. My instincts took over. I screamed a big scream, stepped back as quickly as possible and moved into stunned mode. Ron and friends ran towards me and we all stood still, un-nerved as we tried to figure out our next move, and its.

As women we typically are the ones who support our partners, our families, our animals. We are the centripetal force.

#challengeaccepted Thank you @sylviaforsythe my @saks guru. Shout out to all who are such beautiful and elegant women @saaraahirv & @allieirv and a million more.

You know how it feels to find a a book you love? I am talking about the kind of read (that you can’t wait until the next time) you get a chance to sit down and enjoy a few more chapters.

Looking for a new read? I highly recommend The Scent Keeper by Erica Bauermeister.

This book is a novel, and I am not usually a fiction-reading-kind-of-gal. I am mostly drawn to non-fiction spirituality but this title jumped off the shelf and tethered me like an anchor’s force from a sea of books.

Yesterday my husband Ron and I were driving a stretch of highway that crossed the Pecos River taking in a stunning view of New Mexico’s landscape.

As quickly as it came, it was gone.

Out of nowhere a large white majestic heron flew across our windshield. As I tightly clutched the steering wheel my initial thought was, “Oh No, this bird is going to die”. Then just as quickly as it blocked my view for a moment, it was gone. I felt a little stunned and then overwhelmed with emotion and started to cry. What just happened?

As seen in Houston Family Magazine July 2020 issue

This morning I read about a guy who loves clouds. I think Gavin Pretor-Pinney did a really good TED TALK called, Cloudy with a Chance of Joy. He says, “ to step off the digital treadmill, lie back and admire the beauty in the sky above”.

Join us again, as we facilitate Deepak Chopra's Abundance Meditation Challenge, to begin July 20th.

How to be intuitive. Last Friday morning held a bit of magic. A message appeared, as if to prove a guiding force, a nudge, a feeling, or sometimes even solid, concrete information that we are supported and on the right path.

How to visualize. Think of the subconscious mind as a second, hidden mind that exists within you— its goal is to attract circumstances and situations that match the images you hold within. It doesn’t discriminate. It brings you what you need or desire— synchronicity, which you may think of as luck or coincidence— but actually it’s an inner collaborator.