For the past four years, I have been living with the knowledge that I have cancer in my body. Like anyone who has ever been given a terminal diagnosis, this experience has changed me. I have gone through the usual changes – life becoming that little bit more precious, petty drama becoming totally ... read more

Here are some simple ways to empower yourself that are based on the 7 energy centers in the body known as the chakras. Our chakras, which run parallel to the spine, can be a useful guide to balancing the many different aspects of personality and lead us to a more authentic, connected Self. 1st Ch... read more

We hear a lot about shedding the excess physically, but what about the mental clutter and baggage? Let’s start this cleanse with the question “What is your racket?” Meaning what is the nonsense story you continually tell yourself about yourself that gets in your way? Let me share one of ... read more

Recently I attended a “female sterilization” class at my doctor’s office. While the plan is for me to deliver our baby vaginally, in the event that I have to have a cesarean, immediately after having my baby I will be “sterilized.” At 19 going on 20 pregnancy was tough. I was ... read more

I have always been blessed to have what I call “a stomach of steel,” just like my dad! My sister has suffered regularly with stomach issues and I always had so much compassion for her, though I personally felt very grateful I had missed that bullet. Well… that bullet finally hit March 2012. ... read more

This morning, I woke up at my usual time of 7:30am and made a choice: I decided to switch my work week around a little. It’s not as difficult as you might think – I usually have a certain day of the week off, so I simply switched it to today instead. As a ... read more