"It takes empathy to meet people where they are. It takes empathy, wisdom and a considerable amount of courage to leave people where they are." Part of Protecting Your Spirit and taking stock of The Energy Bank involves the sometimes difficult task of walking away. When do you know when it's time to go? How…
Manage. Management is part of identifying the how of things. Management is not consecutive or linear, and often requires that we be open to the actual fluid nature of existence. The more we are open to the idea of management, the better we are able to manage. Once you've identified the 'what' (that you want),…
Jodi might be the happiest person I know. I don't mean happy in that over-the-top way that makes you question a person's sanity. I mean that she is a genuinely happy human who makes you feel like you are blessing her with your presence (even though it's seriously the other way around). I first met…
When did you discover your personal voice... your personal power? I think that I am always discovering new layers of my personal voice, and it becomes more clear to me as the years add on. I am the oldest of four and I can clearly recall how much pride I took in being a big…
Who? What? The way we finish this sentence speaks volumes about the space that we currently occupy. Knowing this, we typically apply a ton of pressure on ourselves to finish in the most profound way possible... that we might appear favorable to ourselves and those observing us. What happens when you answer that question in…
What is self care exactly? Does watching TV count? Is it as basic as taking a shower? Managing a nap? Honestly, the idea of 'self care' makes me feel like it's okay for me to be selfish with my time, to do whatever I feel like calling self care at the moment (Even if it's…
Once upon a time, the mere mention of 'self care' would make me cringe. I'd feel like: "What is this person even talking about... this new-age feel good whatever the hell spiritual/emotional/mental... what does it even mean? Today, I see that the truth was that I didn't care enough about myself to practice self-care, so…
When I think of self care, I think of responsibility. Nobody is going to take care of you but you. They don't have to - and even if they did - they are not you and don't know what you truly need to be fulfilled. It is honestly listening to what your needs are and…
To me, Self Care means to put self first…but not in a selfish or narcissistic way. A person who practices self care has just prioritized their own physical, mental, and spiritual health. I didn’t realize the importance or even really understand the idea of self care until I hit my late 30’s/early 40’s. I always…
