In Thrive, Arianna Huffington redefines the meaning of success—from the accumulation of wealth and the attainment of power to the importance of your well-being. She talks about how to tap into your intuition, reignite your sense of wonder and build your capacity to be compassionate and to give. Not only does she give practical examples […]
Becoming a life coach
I realized tonight that I’m a little more than halfway through my life coach training. And that I’m on track with my required number of hours to get certified. And that I have coached women from all over the world (the Philippines mostly, but also the US, Amsterdam, Australia, even Mauritius!). And that I’m getting paid for […]
Trust in the journey
In today’s overplanned, over-educated, perfection-seeking world, is there a place for this admonition: “to take nothing for the journey but a walking stick—no food, no sack, no money in their belts?”* This was from last Sunday’s gospel*. I had heard this many times over the years but this time, it made me pause and think. […]
Three foolproof strategies for getting unstuck
It’s funny that I’m talking about this now as my blog writing has slowed wayyyy down. I had a bunch of excuses: “It’s quality over quantity which means you don’t have to post everyday.” “Wait until you get inspired.” “You’re too tired after work. Take some time to rest your brain.” But here are some […]
Mid year resolutions
When I discovered Unravelling, I shifted from making resolutions in January to choosing a word that will define the year. I chose the word TRUST as the word for 2015. I decided not to overthink or over-plan but to trust when things were easy and to follow where ease led. In doing this, I was able to […]
10 Things I’m Loving Now
1. The most beautiful book I’ve read this year. 2. Stemless wine glasses. They’re not very common but I love their casual vibe and how they bring me back to my vacation in Sonoma. 3. Madeline Tosh yarn—deliciously soft, pretty colors, crisp stitch definition 4. How I learned to design shawls 5. Vania Romoff: I wore […]