As challenging as it can be to fully embrace the range of emotions we experience day-to-day (or even hour-to-hour), it is important to remember that when we choose to embrace them fully, we are choosing to honor the truth of who and where we are.

When we take the time to look back, we can choose to focus on the bumps and bruises that happened along the way OR we can choose to celebrate the successes of a soul that was willing, open and excited in spite of the bumps and bruises.

Our success does not hinge solely on being the most focused, determined being who has walked the earth. It goes deeper than that.

When we deny ourselves the gift that is the giggle, we deny ourselves the great joys of living life to the fullest.

Living your best life, honoring the beauty of YOUR authentic voice is NOT about (always) being comfortable. It is about trusting that even when things get uncomfortable, nothing and no one can stop you from moving forward.

The only person qualified to speak to the truth of who you are and the path you were meant to follow is YOU. No one can truly acknowledge your value until YOU acknowledge it for yourself FIRST.

Life is not about showing up perfect every day. Life is about showing up as the best version of you that you have to offer today and allowing the Divine to be your guide as you move.

While it is important to set and achieve our goals, we miss the best parts of life when we spend our days chasing accomplishment after accomplishment.

As you (re)connect to your heart, it is not about doing it perfectly or in a specific way, it is about letting the Universe know that you are open and ready as everything else falls into place.

When we give ourselves permission to live authentically, we break barriers and clear our path to freedom and growth. We break barriers that once stood in the way of our individual purpose.  

We have all heard the statement, “You teach people how to treat you.” But have you ever taken time to REALLY think about what that means in your life?

As you move through this day, and every day, set the intention to create a moment (or 10) for quiet. Even if you only have a couple of minutes at a time to spare, doing so is an act of self-care that will help you GET and STAY connected to your authentic voice.

As long as there is life in your body, you have an opportunity to dust off your imagination and tap into the dreams and aspirations that you were created to achieve.

When we work to avoid criticism, we also work to avoid opportunities to learn and grow in ways that allow us to truly experience the fullness of life.

While there is NOTHING wrong with wanting MORE of life’s tangible goodies, have you ever thought deeply about the WHY behind those desires?

While it may be nice to have a home that looks like it came right off the HGTV site, what is most important about your space is how it makes you FEEL.

Instead of always considering the thoughts, feelings and reactions of others, what if you decided to repeat to yourself, “I Think This just might work!”

As you think about your life and the Growth you desire, ask yourself where you need to show more Consistency and what places and spaces would benefit from more Accountability.

Have you ever had one of those weeks where you went to sleep on Sunday night and somehow woke up on Thursday morning? This can make the best of us feel CRAY-ZEE! Let’s talk about finding the CALM.

At the end of the day, I was not being asked about the television shows I watch, the dance challenges I get lost in or other ways I decompress from the day. I was being asked if it’s possible to find the balance between mindless strolls through the aisles of Target and deep exploration into how we think and feel.