Did you know that gratitude is powerful? I used to think that being grateful somehow made me weak. Or that if I expressed gratitude for things that I was somehow selfish or vain, or that the things for which I was grateful would be taken away. I was so wrong. In fact,...
Create a Self-Love Ritual with Lingerie
How do you approach the putting on and taking off of your bra and underwear each day? Is it with a "hurray!" or "what the hey"? If you're in the "ugh, what the hey" category, you are not alone. Most people don't find the act of putting on or taking off their daily...
How to Own Your Perfect
Do you ever fear that you are not enough? That you don't measure up? Or that you're not perfect? I hear you! For years I struggled as a perfectionist. And... It wasn't until I found the Beauty of Imperfection that I could truly embrace and accept all parts of myself....
How to Be Your Body’s Best Friend
How do you talk to and treat your body? Take a real look or listen. Do you scoff at it or show gratitude for it? Do you ignore its pleas or listen to what it needs and wants? Do you wish it were thinner or younger or prettier, or do you love it as it is today? Do you...
From Hurry to Hurray
During meditation once, I saw myself running down a dirt road in a flat, farm like landscape. This is a real visualization I had. But the place was unfamiliar to me. Dusty roads. Country houses. Lots of space. Hot, dry, brown, and white. I was running so fast down...
Beauty of Imperfection
What do you think of when you hear "perfection"? I used to think perfection was my goal. In fact, when I was much younger I labeled myself a perfectionist and I would tell people this with pride. Sometimes I would fain the "ugh life is so hard for me because my...
For Whom Do You Wear Lingerie?
Whether it's Valentine's Day or not, this question is worth asking: "for whom do you wear lingerie?" {Or, "who do you wear lingerie for" but I'm being my own grammar police.} I'm bringing it up now because this is traditionally the time of year when people dress up in...
How to Lovingly Forgive Yourself
We all have misunderstandings. It happens, right? In fact, what would you do if someone came to you after having messed up, or making an error because they had a misunderstanding? Most likely, it'd be easy to forgive, or to have compassion for them for buying into a...
Precious says I am More Than My Numbers
Meet Precious. I first met Precious at a women's event with Mama Gena in New York City. During this two day event, tears were cried, we were all dancing with joy, and hearts were poured out for each other to witness. It was a truly miraculous event, and the energy of...
Learn to Love: Your Belly
Oh hey there, Belly. Tummy. Stomach. Gut. Abdomen. Whatever you call it. Learning to love this part of my body has been a real doozy for me. The two parts of my body that I hated the most were my thighs and my tummy. Ever since I had the awareness to recognize it, I...