Let’s Walk Together and (My NY Times Debut in Modern Love!)

AFSP Paws for Prevention Walk - Preston and I - 9/2020
AFSP Paws for Prevention Walk - Preston and I - 9/2020

For quite some time, that inner voice kept telling me, “Share this part of the story.” At first, I thought I needed to rework another essay and make this the ending. But then I realized, maybe this can be a story in itself.

Bottomline, pay attention to your intuition, as it’s always guiding you in the right direction. Trust it. Trust Yourself. Trust the Universe. Trust the messages and signs you receive from your loved ones who have passed on.

Here’s my NY Times debut in the Modern Love’s Tiny Love Stories, honoring my youngest sister, Melina. This month marks two years since she’s been gone. Though, she’s always forever in our hearts.

May it bring some comfort to you and those who can relate, as this moment did for me.

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Less is More: The Minimalists Share How to Feel Less Overwhelmed, More Abundant, Energized, and Free.

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Just a heads up, I’ve included a few powerful life-changing declutter-your-life-mantras and resources here that you just may want to check out below. Now, back to sharing my story and insights that I hope all serves you well.

“Watched this last night. It’s only about an hour. Good tips for clutter free life.” I texted a few friends and shared the link to The Minimalist: Less is Now Netflix documentary trailer.

For weeks, my friends and I came back to this same topic.

Lisa texted, “Minimalists is next up in the self-improvement queue. But all I want to do is shop and wear normal clothes again. And heels!”

My response, “Download the 16 Rules to Minimalist. I read it again earlier today. There’s a rule of 1:10. If you buy one thing, then get rid of 10 [Continue Reading...]

You Must Trust Your Truest Truth

Sept 2019 Bryce National Park - Utah, Hiking tour with REI Adventures
Sept 2019 Bryce National Park - Utah, Hiking tour with REI Adventures

You must Trust Your Truest Truth ~ Cheryl Strayed, quote from the book, Tiny Beautiful Things

As we approach the end of the most shocking and dramatic first month of 2021, let us all lean into this profound wisdom from Cheryl’s quote. Let us keep coming back to this when we feel overwhelmed or confused or afraid or frustrated or ashamed.

Ask yourself one or all of these questions to tap into your wise inner self:

How do I want to feel?
How do I want to show up for myself?
How can I set better boundaries?
How do I want to live in my purpose and speak my truth?

Finally, ask this final question after deciding on one of the above that resonates with you today:

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She’s back, with the Fearless Traveler Checklist, and other News!!

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Hi Courageous & Remarkable Ones! Wow, we’ve got so much to catch up on! I’ve missed you all! I know many of you have stayed connected with me the last few years on Instagram, which I so appreciate. I really love sharing and chatting about photos and practical strategies (focused on travel, adventures, mindfulness, intentional living), as well as inspirational notes and mantras with you. Here’s what I’d like to offer you, announce, and what you can expect from me this year:

Fearless Traveler Checklist (Freebie!), click here to download or complete the sign up form on the site, and start planning that next trip, near or far, adventure or relaxing one. Because it’s about time, you made that a priority. There will not be the most perfect timing. Nothing replaces [Continue Reading...]

Two Words to Describe my Wanderlust Trip…Love and Maddening

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Intuitively, I knew the Wanderlust Yoga Festival in Aspen/Snowmass, Colorado was where I had to be this summer. Because my heart fluttered and immeditately happiness came over me, the moment I watched the Find Your True North video with scenes of the festival.

It all seemed so magical to be in the magnificent mountains and ski town for practicing yoga choreographed to live music or DJ with celeb yoga instructors like Elena Brower, Gurmukh, and Schuyler Grant.

The wait had been two years for me. Since other commitments and timing wasn’t right before then. Though getting to Aspen/Snowmass wasn’t quite that easy for a traveler from out of state. I flew into Denver, Colorado to visit one of my Tulum sisters and yoga instructor, Jenna, (met at the Tulum yoga sisterhood retreat), [Continue Reading...]