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10/13/2026

Years ago on a trip to Tulum, I was fortunate enough to capture this moment of awe and wonder - baby sea turtles hatching and making their way to the ocean!

When this magnificent act of nature happens, there is no thinking. There is no pausing. There is no hemming or hawing. These baby turtles are driven by sheer instinct and a knowing of exactly where they need to go and exactly what they need to do.

Imagine if us humans could live that way! And … truth bomb … we CAN. 💥 

We can decide to release the resistance. We can choose to let go of other people’s opinions. We can move confidently in the direction of our dreams and keep blinders on to any obstacles in our path. We can let go of the “woulda coulda shoulda’s” and just take the first step forward.

Let these baby sea turtles be your inspiration today! 🐢🌊 If they can find the bravery to go headfirst into the power of the ocean - knowing they will get tossed around, knowing that they will need to find their way on their own terms - SO CAN YOU.

What will be your first step? Shout it out in the comments and let it move out of your head!
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Anxiety lives in a future world. It lives and thrives in the “what ifs”.What if this goes wrong ... What if it doesn’t w...
10/12/2026

Anxiety lives in a future world. It lives and thrives in the “what ifs”.

What if this goes wrong ... What if it doesn’t work out … What if something bad happens.

Notice where all of that is happening - not here, not now. It’s all in the imaginary future, and your body is reacting to a moment that hasn’t happened yet.

The breath only exists right now. You can’t breathe tomorrow’s breath or yesterday’s breath. So when the mind starts to spin, the breath is your vehicle to create a pattern interrupt.

Here’s an easy and simple reset:

🌬️ Inhale slowly through your nose for a count of 4
🌬️ Pause for 4
🌬️ Exhale slowly for 4
🌬️ Pause for 4

Feel your feet. Feel your seat. And then ask yourself: what’s actually happening right now?

That’s it. You’re not trying to conquer anything. You’re not trying to force it to leave.

You’re just stepping out of the story. And from there you get to choose to respond instead of react. You get to remember that you are in the here and now, and not in the future that you are creating inside your head.

Does this work for you? Or do you have other ways to create a pattern interrupt when anxiety starts taking over? Tell me about it below!
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Tomorrow is 10/10, and it’s World Mental Health Day! 🧠🌸More than ever this is a topic that we need to be discussing more...
10/09/2026

Tomorrow is 10/10, and it’s World Mental Health Day! 🧠🌸

More than ever this is a topic that we need to be discussing more. But for tomorrow, I invite you to simply check in with yourself. What are some things you can do to support yourself and make things a little bit lighter?

Please join me and Elizabeth D Winkler for an inspiring and enlightening conversation and meditation at 1:00pm PT. It’s free and we’d love to have you join us! Connecting to community - to a tribe - is one of the best things you can do for your mental health. 

Click the link in my bio and it’s right at the top - hope to see you there! 
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This world moves too fast! (Anyone else feel the same way?)We treat speed like a virtue. The faster we can reply, the mo...
10/08/2026

This world moves too fast! (Anyone else feel the same way?)

We treat speed like a virtue. The faster we can reply, the more full our calendar is, we see this as success. Our plates are already overflowing, and yet we keep saying yes to more.

Rushing isn’t just a pace. It’s a state your nervous system lives in. Over time this adds up to tension, overwhelm, and a quiet disconnection from your own life.

Saying “no” isn’t unkind. It’s one of the most loving words you have. 

Every no to something that drains you is a yes to your own peace, your own presence, your own capacity to show up fully for what actually matters.

Remember that rest isn’t earned, it’s required. What’s one thing you can slow down today? And what’s one thing you can lovingly say no to?

Thank you to Diego Perez for this helpful reminder!
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10/06/2026

Last weekend I held a free Masterclass for people to come and learn about my Meditation Mastery Certification program. I was introducing myself to the group, and above all, I wanted them to know the following:

Despite teaching for decades, I AM STILL A STUDENT! 🤯🧑‍🎓🌱

No matter how many teachers I certify, no matter how many programs I lead, I will always - in my heart - be a student, and I’ll always let myself return to a space of Beginners Mind. I will always be curious, and I’ll always be filled with wonder about the magic that happens when we close our eyes.

We are all on this journey together, and there is nothing more that I love than learning right alongside my students. When I see their transformation happen, I transform as well. 

I’d love for you to consider joining me for our next cohort! We begin in February, so there’s time to feel into it and see if this is your next step. A Discovery Call is the perfect place to begin. Click the link in my bio to schedule a call and learn more about my signature certification program!
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Here is your reminder about the natural world: the earth isn’t just something we walk on - it’s also something that’s be...
10/05/2026

Here is your reminder about the natural world: the earth isn’t just something we walk on - it’s also something that’s been waiting to connect with us. It desires contact with us as much as we desire contact with it.

Nature isn’t separate from us, it IS us - and just like any being here on Planet Earth, the natural world also wants to be seen, experienced, and loved.

It’s a symbiotic relationship - just as you get an energetic tune-up by walking in bare feet on the grass, sitting near an ocean, or admiring a flower, so too does the natural world get invigorated by our loving presence.

So this is your invitation today to do something that honors and appreciates the natural world. It might be as simple as lingering in the feeling the sun on your face, or maybe you take it further and immerse yourself in the nature around you. 

We spend so much of our lives insulated - shoes, screens, walls, routines - that we forget the earth is still right here, still delighted by the smallest contact with us.

What are you going to do today to connect with nature? Tell me about it in the comments! 
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10/02/2026

QUESTION: Are you good at meditation? 🤔

What does being good at meditation even mean? Is it about what happens while you are on the cushion, or is it about what happens the other 23 hours of the day?

Let’s explore this topic! Please join me tomorrow (Saturday) for a FREE MASTERCLASS on Taking Your Meditation Practice to the Next Level!

We will discuss what to do when the thoughts won’t stop when you’re trying to meditate … what types of meditations to choose … and how to continue deepening your practice in a way that works for you. 

You’ll also learn about my meditation mastery certification program, and about how the teachers path isn’t actually about learning how to teach! It’s more about developing your own meditation mastery, which ends up effortlessly flowing outwards to all aspects of your life. 

Let’s take your meditation practice to the next level! Join me tomorrow - click the link in my bio and the top tab takes you where you need to go.

Can’t make it live? You’ll receive access to the recording with your registration. Hope to see you there! 🧘
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What’s your “why”? 🤔Motivation rarely comes from forcing yourself to want something harder. It comes from reconnecting t...
10/01/2026

What’s your “why”? 🤔

Motivation rarely comes from forcing yourself to want something harder. It comes from reconnecting to why it mattered in the first place. 

When that why gets fuzzy and unclear - buried under the sheer weight of daily life, routine and responsibilities - motivation naturally fades with it. 

It’s not laziness. It’s just disconnection.

Depending on where the disconnection is, there are ways to break through:

🚶 The body
🧠 The mind
💗 The heart

Take a moment right now and close your eyes and feel. Where is the disconnection sitting within you? What is one step you can take today to revitalize your “why” and remember that you are so much more than the things we tend to get stuck on.

Thank you to Vex King | Self-love Writer for this inspirational reminder!
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