You are in a new environment, there are some familiar faces but mostly new. You are not really sure what to expect but something in your belly tells you it feels like you are in the right place at the right time. You are supported.
You sit down on your yoga mat. There is a kind smile coming from the mat next to yours. You think how nice it is to have a new friend in this stranger.
What to Expect?
Following are answers to some of the most common questions…
What is the weather like in June in Santa Fe?
Beautiful. The average temperature hovers around 79 degrees F for a high and dips into the low 60’s at night. Perfect weather to sleep with your windows open. June is a dry month, so rain is rare and humidity is low. We’d recommend packing light, casual and bring layers.
I’ve never been to Santa Fe. Anything I should know? READ ON…
I posted about the Star Spangled Banner that night, but if I could have a “do-over” I would put more energy and focus on the promotion of Demi Lovato (who bringing herself back on track after rehab) eloquently and full of passion sings our National Anthem.
Listening to her clear, strong and brave voice makes me proud to be American.
Read MoreThe pendulum swings. Not long ago I was in sunny California — taking in the ocean, deeply beautiful moments and feeling fabulous. Read more, California, Join Us. This week I’m getting a root canal.
HOW HARD CAN IT BE?
I sit in the endodontics office filling out the paper work. I feel a shaky sense of maybe I should just get-up-and-leave kind of feeling wash over me. Then I hear my self say, “how hard can this be? It can’t hurt that bad as long as the anesthetic works.”
Read MoreOn a recent trip to California, to celebrate the girls’ birthday, unexpected experiences appear. Allie is finishing up a two-year program studying depth psychology. Sarah and I join her at the end of one of her sessions to take a few days of R&R, and start 2020 in a fresh and inspiring way.
Over a glass of champagne, the three of us make a rough plan of what our three days in California will hold. We all agree — time together, in nature, along with good food and wine are the top of our list.
Read MoreLife as you know it—the flurry of busyness, the constant spin-cycle and repeat. What if, family work and all responsibilities are left behind? There is an opening, much like cracking open a window on a beautiful day. In this new free void, wide open space is brought forward from a sense of no worry and no giving to everyone else first, she came back to her own power and remembered who she was.
Read MoreAs a mother, the holiday season asks us to continue to juggle all of our normal daily balls of responsibility plus add in a few more "balls of joy" to the mix--holiday shopping, decorating, cooking and entertaining to name a few. What if I told you this year this holiday season is different from years past? What if you intuitively knew that YOU HOLD THE POWER to create a new way of being present, feeling honest gratitude, generosity and genuine joy through the festivities.
This is what I wrote for Houston Family Magazine's December issue.
I love the quote,
Life is like a box (or tray) of chocolates. You never know what you are going to get.
The other day at our holiday party we had an unexpected guest. She arrived by Uber, walked into our space saying, "Oh my goodness, my palms are sweaty and I am so nervous to meet you."
Welcoming her in with big hugs, she felt more at ease and settled in. She told us, "I flew from Nashville to come to the holiday party. "
Read MoreI have a morning ritual of drinking coffee, reading a couple chosen articles from the newspaper and if I’m lucky enough time to journal a few pages. This morning was one of those mornings. I probably came into this habit through observing my dad for so many years. He was an academic who was a fierce reader. Today, is the 5th anniversary since he went to heaven. And today, I feel he gave me a gift from one of his favorite newspapers to read, the Wall Street Journal.
Read MoreExcited to be featured in Culture Map’s: Houston Ultimate Shopping Guide. Stylish Houstonians will be thrilled with the myriad options at the smaller style shops. Update your arm candy by stacking sandalwood and semi-precious gemstones…
Read MoreQ: At twenty-four years old, your passion for cooking inspires many. How did you get into cooking?
A: I went away to college and had to eat dorm food my first year. I realized that my sophomore year it was a necessity for me to have a place where I could cook my own healthy food.
Read MoreWe waited a whole year. This holiday collection holds lots of intention. We decided to bring back our most favorite pieces. The ones we always wore and other's told us they did too. This collection is limited in quantity, so if you see something you like, please act on it as we are not creating anymore this year.
Read MoreMy intention and focus for these articles is to help parents build their emotional and physical capacity, whether that’s how to keep calm amidst chaos or tap into the pillars of great health. To learn how to nurture your connection first, which then radiates out to the entire family. To raise families who care — about themselves, about each other, and about the world around them.
Let’s get started. My first offering is all about how to create sacred space.
Read MoreMeet a Zen Master. I was in California promoting my book A Moment’s Peace. One of the highlights of my trip was the opportunity to spend the afternoon with a Zen Master.
Read MoreIt was lots of fun doing this interview for one of my favorite magazines, Houston Family Magazine. I am excited to be launching my first article for a new monthly column in November. Stay tuned.
Read MoreA brand new collection of gouache watercolor paintings. These are a little different, they are smaller, 11x17.5 framed and hold the flexibility to work in lots of different settings.
Read MoreDECLUTTER. ORGANIZE. LIVE JOYFULLY.
These simple words are the tagline. Don’t they just sound lovely to say out loud?
Read MoreLast week I spoke to a savvy group of engaging and intelligent women at the Mommie Series in Houston. I talked about SACRED SPACE.
Read MoreWhile we enjoyed the lazier quiet days of summer, we also worked hard on a new project— our website. Sarah, was the lead singer while Allie and I played back up. The three of us always get inspired and excited by design. We are proud of our fresh clear direction.
Read MoreDo you long for a space in your home (and your soul) that is quiet, peaceful and and sacred? How do you create a space WITHIN YOU, and your home that nurtures your soul?
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