"If you are sad, if you are heartbroken, make yourself up, dress up, add more lipstick and attack." Coco Chanel There are times in life when the world seems to come crashing down around us. We look in the mirror and barely recognize the person staring back. The sparkle in our eyes has dimmed, our confidence has disappeared, and even the simplest tasks seem overwhelming. Sometimes the last thing we want to do is put on a smile and face the world. I know that feeling all too

“Life is short, Break the Rules. Forgive quickly, Kiss slowly. Love truly. Laugh uncontrollably And never regret ANYTHING That makes you smile.” Mark Twain I guess I have always been a bit of a rebel. I’m not sure exactly when that rebellious streak began, but one thing I know for certain is that being told I can't do something has never sat well with me. And being told I must do something a certain way? Well, that is usually when my adventurous spirit starts looking for a

“Be not afraid of growing slowly; be afraid only of standing still.” - Chinese Proverb There is something very comforting about our comfort zones. They are familiar, predictable, and safe. We know what to expect, and we can settle into our routines without having to stretch ourselves too far. Sometimes it is much easier to remain right where we are than to take that first uncertain step into something new. But here's the thing about comfort zones. While they may feel safe,

“With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.” Eleanor Roosevelt It’s a new day. An ending and a beginning, all wrapped up in the beautiful mystery of life. As I packed my belongings and prepared to leave the magical land of Alaska, I found myself struggling with something unexpected. The packing itself was easy. It was my heart that was having difficulty fitting everything into the suitcase. How do you pack away the wonder of a glacier, the excitement of a dogsle

“The greatest achievement was at first and for a time a dream. The oak sleeps in the acorn, the bird waits in the egg, and in the highest vision of the soul a waking angel stirs. Dreams are the seedlings of realities.” James Allen I have always been fascinated by dreams. There is something so mysterious and magical about closing our eyes, drifting off to sleep, and entering a world where anything seems possible. We can fly without wings, visit places we have never been, re

“He had no place he could stay in without getting tired of it and because there was nowhere to go but everywhere, keep rolling under the stars.” Jack Kerouac There is something magical about the open road. It calls to the adventurous spirit within us, inviting us to discover what lies beyond the next bend, over the next mountain, or in the heart of a stranger we have yet to meet. A life of constant travel is certainly not everyone's cup of tea. In fact, if someone had told

“Your pain is the breaking of the shell that encloses your understanding.” Kahlil Gibran There are many people in pain right now. Some are suffering physically, while others are carrying emotional wounds, mental exhaustion, or spiritual uncertainty. Everywhere I turn, I encounter people who are feeling overwhelmed, confused, and sometimes downright weary of the world around them. The planets are lining up in ways that many believe are stirring the energetic pot, chaos se

Keep your passion alive – It will warm you when the world around you grows cold. — Shamaan Ochaum Climbing Eagle There is something extraordinary about having a passion so deeply rooted in your soul that nothing can extinguish its flame. It becomes more than something you enjoy doing. It becomes your purpose, your heartbeat, your reason for getting up in the morning. It is that inner fire that keeps you moving forward even when the road is long, the challenges seem insurmou

“Your True North is not a place you must find, but a truth you must remember. When you quiet the noise of the world and listen to your soul, you discover that you were never lost. You were simply finding your way home to yourself.” Teri Angel Mirrors are remarkable objects. It is difficult to imagine living without one. We use them every day to check our appearance, straighten our clothes, fix our hair, and make sure the face we present to the world is acceptable. Yet, ho

“When the eyes and ears are open, even the leaves on the trees teach like pages from the Scriptures.” — Kabir There are moments in life when you just know that something sacred is unfolding. You may not be able to explain it, and you certainly cannot orchestrate it, but you can feel it deep within your soul. Today was one of those moments. Our long-awaited True North Gathering began today in beautiful Virginia Beach, and my heart is overflowing with gratitude. There was l