For any of you who live anywhere near Santa Barbara, you know that this has not been a typical holiday season. Early in December, what has become known as the Thomas Fire began. It started quite a distance from here, but quickly spread. In a matter of days, people from Santa Paula, to Ojai, to … Read More
Be willing to let go of the people and the things that no longer enrich your life! This allows space and energy for the new to come in. When we hang onto something that we’ve outgrown, or that’s proven to be unfulfilling, or that creates unhappiness, we block the way for more positive, growth-promoting, and … Read More
This time of year can mean different things to different people. It can be a joyous time spent with friends and family, eating lots of delicious food, made with love. But it can also be a lonely time spent focused on the sorrows of life, thinking about all of the things you don’t have. If … Read More
I so often find myself sitting in my Santa Barbara office, talking with a client about how hard she is on herself. Clients come to see me because they’re unhappy in some way. They may be struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, or a myriad of other “problems.” Their issues may be situational, or in … Read More
Our world can be very cruel, and so often we don’t know what sorrows others may be carrying. When we spread kindness, it can heal a wounded heart, or give someone the courage to continue moving forward, or simply let another know we care. We all need kindness, whether we’re struggling or not. We need … Read More
Our lives tell our stories! Most stories have lots of plot twists and turns. Each time that there’s a shift, there’s an opportunity to head in a new direction. I took this picture of a beautiful tree in a park in West Linn, OR. I could have focused on the whole tree, but I was … Read More
