January 2026 Reflections

When I returned to work after the holidays this January, I felt roiled. That’s the only word that truly fits.

The news has felt relentless. Stories out of Iran stirred grief and helplessness. Reports from Venezuela and Greenland added to the weight. And then the scenes ...

I believe crying isn’t a weakness. It’s often about releasing what words can’t, and finding a way to re-balance.

Yesterday, I was coaching someone who shared something I hear often: life was going really well—work, business, goals achieved—and yet she was also in the middle of deep grief. Severa...

How Mindful Moments Can Help You Reclaim Your Light—This Summer and Beyond

This summer, I’m choosing joy.
Not because life is perfect or easy, but because I’ve realized: joy needs to be allowed.

Lately, in the early morning, I’ve been pausing to watch the tree branches flutter in the breeze as I...

 Did January feel a little… blah? A bit heavy, like you’re forcing yourself out of hibernation each morning? The holidays have faded, the days remain short and cold, and many of us are still trying to find our rhythm for the year ahead.

As a meditation teacher, I’ve learned to see this season as an...

 Have you ever wondered how to bring more happiness into your life?

Here’s a profound yet simple truth:

“Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance.”
— Eckhart Tolle

Gratitude might sound simple, but it holds incredible power to transform your p...

As election week begins, I’ve been reflecting on what originally drew me to mindfulness. Like many of my students, I turned to it during a time of anxiety and overwhelm. I hoped mindfulness would help me “clear my mind” to escape constant worry and rumination. Instead, it taught me to gently welcome...

Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrated. I hope you had a great time!

For those who didn’t, nor did I this year, and this email is for you.

I spent the whole Thanksgiving week in bed this year, sick with stomach flu. And I know I'm not the only one who has had a challenging holiday. Often it's a ...