Let’s face it, most of us (if not all) are afraid of the unknown to one extent or the other. The unknown brings the possibility of loss, failure, danger, misfortune; even though it also brings the possibility of gain, success, safety, and fortune at the same time. We like knowing.
Read MoreI admit, I think a lot. Often times I over-think, over-analyze, and over-complicate things. I have on more than one occasion (or more like countless times) found myself spinning out of control in my own loop of thinking and finally collapsing from mental and emotional overload as a result of it.
Read MoreTo be honest, becoming happy was not high on my agenda for the first half of my life (no wonder I was unhappy); I was too busy caught up in my own misery to think about happiness.
Read MoreIt was January of 2011 when I was first introduced to the practice of meditation. I was at Pure Yoga — a posh Upper East Side yoga studio in NYC — for part 1 of my yoga teacher training. Although I had been practicing yoga (asana practice, or the physical practice of yoga that is) for a few years by then and enjoying the spiritual aspect of yoga, I had not taken up the practice of meditation.
Read MoreDo you often find yourself deep in thought, brooding, ruminating, or analyzing? Are you feeling unhappy and sour much of the day, though you can’t pinpoint what it is that is bothering you?
Read MoreIt has been almost a year—10 months and 13 days to be exact—since someone very dear to me died. I'm no longer thinking of his death or his life constantly like I did in the several months following his death—every object, place, scent, and season reminding me of him—but the thought of him still comes up in many places.
Read MoreLiving in NYC, I have seen some crazy and outrageous things. So, I shouldn’t have been surprised to see an ad in the subway that read, “Overcome Your Bikini Fears. Breast Augmentation Made In NY: $3,900,”
Read MoreYour cell Phone is awfully quiet. No texts, no calls. No “Likes” or message on Facebook. No social plans on your calendar. We've all been there--some seriously lonely days and nights where we feel like no one loves us or cares about us.
Read MoreDid you know essential oils are highly concentrated and far more potent than dried herbs? Did you know essential oils have been used medicinally for different conditions in history? Here in this interview Diane talks about how she has used them for calming anxiety.
Read MoreAs far back as I can remember, I've always been a creative sort. I was always singing, dancing, making up songs--apparently doing all three at the same time in my very early childhood, according to my mom.
Read MoreLife coaching for peace & self-compassion. Yoga, mindfulness, breath, Inspiration and empowerment.
