In our individualistic, judgmental, hard-charging, win at all costs world; compassion is not well-practiced or something that I’ve seen as a priority. However, I believe when we practice it consistently, and embody it, it can give us everything we are searching and pushing so hard for. Compassion allows us to loosen the grips of fear that hold us in constant judgment, and allows us to see ourselves and others through a different lens.

Spaciousness is more than just extra time or energy; it is a fundamental state of being that allows for more clarity, honesty, emotional openness, and inner peace. It is a quality of mind, body, and heart that allows us to approach life with more alignment, ease, and grace. When we embrace spaciousness, we create room for more creativity, reflection, and deep connection to ourselves, others, and the world around us.

Embarking on the path of self-care is a sacred act of self-kindness and self-love. While the journey may present challenges, establishing supportive practices and systems can provide the foundation for navigating this path with renewed energy and ease.

Being intentional and celebrating the progress we make and embracing "The Gap and the Gain" philosophy can transform our self-care journey. On our self-care journey, it can be easy to focus on the "gap"—the goals we haven't yet reached, the habits we haven't formed, or the challenges we've yet to overcome. However, celebrating the "gain"—acknowledging our progress, big and small—is crucial for sustained well-being.

As the year comes to a close, we can find ourselves amidst conflicting feelings and priorities. Throughout this season, I invite us all to evaluate what serves our truest most authentic selves best right now in our present lives and to prioritize more of what serves us to nurture our well-being and meet the new year well-resourced.

The conversations we have within our heads have a great impact on our well-being. By reframing our inner dialogue we can shift from self-criticism and unhelpful ruminating thoughts to self-empowerment and loving kindness. This can help us recapture energy and put it to better use.

We are a few weeks into spring! This season always has the potential to create a sense of renewal and growth, making it the perfect time to focus on and prioritize your self-care and well-being. Consider spending some time to reflect on the changes you want to make in your life and how you plan to prioritize your self-care throughout this season. Consider how you want to feel at the end of the season and work backward on what it will take to feel that way. Remember, you are worth it!

Here we are again, another spring equinox upon us in the northern hemisphere. Our world continues to change in new ways every day. I’m grateful that each change of the season offers a chance to pause and evaluate my thoughts, feelings, and my behaviors. Especially spring, when the light and dark are coming into balance, and there is an essence of renewal in the air. This spring, I invite you to take some time to pause and reflect with me.

In the northern hemisphere, it is the winter solstice; a time for releasing what no longer serves, developing healthier and loving relationships with our darkness, and planting seeds to grow into our future selves - our truer selves. What if we created a new tradition for ourselves where we nourished and replenished our minds, bodies, emotions, and spirits moving into the new year inspired and empowered? We don’t have to wait for the new year to implement better habits and take care of ourselves.

I don’t know if you felt any different energy during the full harvest moon on Monday, but I know I sure did. Change is in the air once again. As we continue to navigate these tumultuous times, it may be time to bring some intentionality forth and put attention on where you are heading and where you want to go, and determining if the two are in alignment.

The change of the seasons is a powerful time to set intentions for the upcoming season and the remainder of the year. What might you do to honor yourself today to set up a season of flourishing? A powerful practice is to ask yourself, “What do I need today to honor myself?” or “What can I do to honor a part of myself that needs it today?” When you ask yourself, what comes up for you? Is there any underlying message you're hearing but wanting to ignore?

There always seems to be so much hope in the coming of the spring. When spring arrives and signs of new life start to emerge after winter, a new sense of hope and possibility comes forth. The spring equinox is a great time to set or reset your intentions. Perhaps take the day or weekend to notice your behaviors and your inner states of being, and as you notice these determine what you want to carry forward and what needs some spring cleaning.