Who or What Defines You?

So many of us walk in an “untruth” of who we are.  We have let people, careers, and situations put a label on us that we carry throughout our life.  Those lies we believe about ourselves are always in the back of our mind.  From time to time they pop to the fore front.  We […]

Giving You a Fresh Start … with your mind!

For years we have believed that once our brain is damaged, we will have to live with that damaged brain for the rest of our lives.  But that is not true.  Have you heard of neuroplasticity? According to the National Association of Mental Illness (NAMI), “neuroplasticity can be viewed as a general umbrella term that […]

What to Say When You Talk to Yourself?

I contemplated what I was going to call this Blog/Email post … What Do You Say When You Talk to Yourself? Or What Lies Do You Believe? I then decided to turn it all around and title it: What to Say When You Talk to Yourself? I’m sure you’ve heard the saying “you will become […]

Father Heart Book … about to be released

The wounding of so many women’s hearts seems to be beyond repair.  Because of past trauma, abuse, and neglect, hearts are aching to be loved, healed and whole.  On the outside they may feel “put together” but on the inside they are falling apart.  Unfortunately, they take these past traumas along with them on their […]

A Definition of Medicine … a different perspective

We’ve grown up to believe that medicine is that pill or liquid you take for a specific illness.  On many levels that is true but how about if we take a broader perspective on what the definition of medicine means. I love this definition: “Medicine is about the way you live your life.” Dr. Judith […]

Untreated Stress!

What is the definition of stress?  Stress is basically how our body responds to change.  This change can be good or can be difficult. Sometimes I feel my level of stress rise up when I’m getting ready to travel and go on a vacation.  As I am organizing, packing and preparing for my trip, there […]

What Are You Feeding Your Body & Your Emotions?

With all the postings about the Coronavirus right now I’m sure the last thing you probably want is another thing to read.  I just want to say that although it can pertain to this pandemic this writing pertains to all of life. If you know me, you know I LOVE flowers.  They are my most […]

Weekly Drops of Wisdom – doTerra Myrrh Essential Oil

This week we are spotlighting dōTERRA Myrrh essential oil. Extracted from the resin of the thorny Myrrh tree.   This essential oil has a woodsy, smoky, and herbaceous scent. In history, Myrrh essential oil was very valuable and often used in religious ceremonies because of its versatility. dōTERRA Myrrh oil can be incorporated in your daily […]

What is the “Stuff in Your Home Doing for You?

There are so many reasons why we gather and keep “stuff” in our lives.  It can be for valid reasons such as you need and use these items and that’s totally fine.  Or it can serve another purpose that may not serve you well. I’m talking today to those who have “stuff” and their “stuff” […]

Essential Oils and Our Nervous System

Our nervous system can seem complex to understand let alone understand how to live a balanced life.  Because of all the traumas in my life … from adolescence to adulthood, I have lived in my sympathetic nervous system.  That fight or flight mode.  Living in the sympathetic system is great when you need it.  But […]