How to not become a self absorbed jerk. — The final goal of self improvement has nothing to do with the self. Keep reading, or watch the video here. Self improvement begins as an inner focused journey. That makes sense. Something inside is hurting, or life just isn’t working, and you begin a path of self help to try to put the pieces together or make things feel better. The goal of…

Could expanding your definition of leadership help you see the leadership qualities that are already inside you? — Whether you relish it or are terrified by it, we’re all called upon to be leaders at times, and often it’s when you don’t see it coming. Some people look like natural leaders and seem to have the confidence and communication skills to make it look easy. Usually they’re pretty…

A story about the power of your beliefs, but it’s not what you think. — Hey there. If you’re here, the idea that your beliefs shape your world probably isn’t new to you. You’ve said an affirmation or two in your life. There’s a catch though, a side to empowering beliefs that the self help gurus don’t tell you. Keep reading, or you can watch…

The guided practice of Metta Meditation — Click here to be taken to the Metta Meditation Video on YouTube. Metta Meditation is a simple meditation that comes from Buddhist practices. Often translated as “loving kindness”, Metta Meditation embodies a heartfelt desire for wellbeing, both for yourself and for others. It’s no secret, it’s easy to feel warm…

You don’t have to study meditation for years or become a recluse. — You know how frustrating recipe blogs are? Tons and tons of text before you finally get to the recipe at the end? Let’s make this easy. At the end of this piece are two free resources. You can also access them up here: Illumination Guided Meditation written by Hanna von…

One of the keys that can open a stuck door for you is permission. — My family will confirm, I’m independent, and I don’t shy away from paving my own path. But every once in a while, something that’s felt stuck for me will suddenly shift when I hear someone else give permission. …