Cultivating Stillness

“Seek out a tree and let it teach you stillness.” -Eckhart Tolle One of the most powerful, but sometimes painful things can be allowing yourself to exist and be in a state of stillness. Sometimes stillness feels peaceful but it can quickly become overwhelming and uncomfortable for many. Like the expression, “the unbearable lightness of […]

Creating Connection

Connection is a key part of happiness in our lives. But what is it really?? Some of the greatest struggles I see for clients are feeling isolated, alone or disconnected. We live in a world where for many they find their connection through social media and digital devices. We spend so much time on screens […]

The Joy of Happiness

“The purpose of our lives is to be happy.” -Dalai LamaIn theory one could say that everything we do is because we think we’ll feel better or be better off for it. Therefore, even destructive behaviors are motivated by a belief that somehow life will be better as a result of those behaviors. But how […]

The Decision To Be Happy

Just a poem for you to reflect on and think about on happiness:) “The Choice is Mine” “Life may not let me choose my lot, But whether I’d be happy or not… That is my choice. To leave hurtful memories behind Or allow them to bother my mind… The choice is mine. To fret over […]

Clearing and Catharsis

Why is it when we talk or write about something we are struggling with, sometimes it can feel so healing? Like a release or clearing away of the old and bringing in of the new. We can feel lighter and lighter the more we clear away, and not even know why. Where does this lightness […]