“Dr. Brene Brown studies human connection – our ability to empathize, belong, and love. In a poignant, funny talk at TEDxHouston, she shares a deep insight from her research, one that sent her on a personal quest to know herself as well as to understand humanity. A talk to share.” Watch her thought-provoking, 20-minute presentationContinue reading “Vulnerability”
Category Archives: Life Lesson
Touch for a High-Tech World
I recently read this article in one of my massage publications and wanted to share it here on my blog. Human connection is something we all need and deserve to have in this life. It’s the reason we’re here, to connect with each other. American culture sees touch as taboo, while others literally embrace eachContinue reading “Touch for a High-Tech World”
Fitness – A Journey, Not a Destination
Ever since I was a teenager I enjoyed consciously moving my body, whether dancing, or following a workout video (yes, on VHS), or running outside, or making up my own workouts. I thought it was fun. After high school, I continued playing volleyball in various intramural groups. I couldn’t wait to get to my nextContinue reading “Fitness – A Journey, Not a Destination”
Stop Being “Perfect”
“Life doesn’t have to be perfect to be wonderful.” I read this statement one day on a poster in the front lobby of a dry-cleaning shop, of all places. It hit me like a ton of bricks. You mean, I have permission to be happy without every little thing in my life being in place?Continue reading “Stop Being “Perfect””
Trust Your Gut
Have you ever wondered why we have this saying: trust your gut? We don’t say, “Trust your liver.” Or, “Trust your spleen…” It turns our we have such a complex and developed neuron system in our “gut” that it’s been called our second brain. “Technically known as the enteric nervous system, the second brain consistsContinue reading “Trust Your Gut”
You Are Enough
Dear Beautiful Soul, Today, relax and know that you are enough. You always have been and you always will be enough, just as you are. You don’t need to strive to be anyone other than your own best self. Who you are is just exactly what this world needs. You have a unique beauty, talent,Continue reading “You Are Enough”
Positively Tasha 