I almost fell out when she said, “You wouldn’t let you car run on empty, would you?” Was she kidding? I never got gas until the gas light had been on long enough that I was mentally planning what I would do and who I would call if I ran out of gas before I could find a gas station. …
Tropical Storms & Not Drowning
Once upon a time I surfed overhead waves. I had just moved to Folly Beach after a Summer in Nantucket. In Nantucket I had the benefit of fairly consistent gentle waves. Surfing there was full of ease and enjoyment and when I moved back to South Carolina I had very little fear around being in the water. My first paddle out …
Full Disclosure: I don’t always like my body.
My first boyfriend was obsessed with my flat stomach. It was the mid 90’s, I dreamed of going to Warped Tour (which was brand new back then) and Gwen Stefani was my fashion idol. As such my wardrobe was largely made up of carpenter pants and baggy ripped jeans paired with tiny baby doll tees or tanks. Always midriff bearing. I hadn’t really thought …
Are You Taking The Best Route?
Misadventures on the road, in relationships, and in life. It turns out that Google Maps doesn’t work very well in Charlotte, NC. My first time driving in the city I was traveling with my photographer friend. I’d been asked to teach at a women’s self growth and empowerment event and my friend had been asked to document it. We had no idea how …
Have You Heard?
This may be the most important thing you hear today. When was the last time you were silent without filling the void by scrolling through Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, or an online news site? When was the last time you were silent without watching TV, reading a book, or listening to music or a podcast? When was the last time you were …
The Struggle Is Real
Staying present is hard. It’s easy to drift out of our bodies and into our heads, and our minds tend to wander back and forth between the past and the future. Meditation helps. But, what about those times when it feels like meditation is impossible because our minds are whirling and we can’t stop thinking? Meditation isn’t about stopping our thoughts. …
Today Is A Big Day!
It’s time. It took me a while to learn to go with the flow of life and get out of the way. I still often struggle with wanting a plan, a formula or a method – but when I get one I often struggle with wanting to rebel against it. I’ve found that I need a balance of dedicated practice, well planed …
How To Get More Done With Less Stress
Do you feel overwhelmed by your to-do list? Last year I decided that I was done feeling overwhelmed. It was exhausting and I was tired of it on every level. I wanted to feel productive, accomplished, and at ease. To bring my desired feelings into my life I decided to look into my intentions, actions, and results to see where …
I was wrong. I’m sorry.
I really did need to break the window. When I was newly pregnant I was renting an adorable little house in the heart of downtown Charleston. At the time, I was incredibly physically sick and mentally I was in a whirlwind of shock, uncertainty, crystal clarity, fear, hope, anxiety and faith. Morning sickness was a 24/7 experience, but feeling grounded …