The world recently lost one of the most amazing teachers of our time, Louise Hay. While I never met her in person, I have been a student of hers for more than 17 years. She taught me several powerful lessons.  In 2000, a friend loaned me a set of Louise Hay cassette...

I saw this quote recently and it stayed with me. Written by Rumi in the 13th century, the sentiment is more profound than ever. I’m deeply saddened by the destruction from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. I see images of what was once a home, people who have lost...

I come from the generation that did whatever your doctor told you to do. After all, they've spent many years going to college, medical school, and through residency – not to mention their on-the-job experience. I have tremendous respect for doctors, and I believe you...

This Facebook post came up in my memory feed last month. It made me stop and reflect back on my cancer journey, and all the pain and joy – yes, joy – that went with it. For me, cancer was both the worst and best thing that ever happened to me. The Diagnosis It started...

Many of us have a story that loops in our head. This story, created long ago, has a narrator that says, “You’re not good enough.” The story often gets created in childhood. An adult, parent, teacher, or neighbor makes a comment to us in childhood. Sometimes it’s only...

I have thought about happiness a lot over the years. I used to think that I would finally be happy as an outcome of an event: “when I lose 30lbs, when I finish college and get my dream job, when I move to Chicago, when I fall in love and get married…” You get the...

I love this time of year when the earth is waking up after a long winter. The grass and the tree buds are so green. Spring green is so bright, it seems like a different color green for sure. Not sure if it is or if I just haven’t seen green for awhile. Spring always...

So much of our physical health is tied to how we feel about ourselves. Over time, an unhealthy self-esteem takes its toll and it becomes more difficult to overcome. How many of these can you relate to? Common Characteristics of Unhealthy Self-Esteem Always having to...

I have been journaling most of my life. I started keeping a diary when I was 17. All my deep dark secrets…. Well they seemed like it at the time… My journaling was sporadic until I hit my 40s. And since than I have become quite a fan of it. I like journaling because...

Really, what is it? Just a smile? Well maybe, maybe not. A smile is a welcome sign. It invites people to talk to you. A smile is warm; it makes you feel good. A smile is a connection between two people. It’s approachable. It draws people to you. A smile is a ray of...