“Whatever satisfies the soul is truth.” ~Walt Whitman Dear Universe, Lately, a lesson keeps coming to me. It’s a lesson about how, whether we realize it or not, the answers are always within us. Like most lessons, this one has come up in a variety of ways—some of which are subtle, while others are more obvious. Most recently, I experienced …
The Road Beyond the Exit
“There are paths and there are signs along the way. And sometimes there are signs with paths along the way. The trick is knowing which is which.” Dear Universe, A few weeks ago I needed to drive to my intern’s house to drop off some work for her. (Let me pause for a second. Just the fact that I actually …
Why You Should Listen to Your No
“…There are often many things we feel we should do that, in fact, we don’t really have to do. Getting to the point where we can tell the difference is a major milestone in the simplification process.” ~Elaine St. James Dear Universe, I think no is one of the hardest words to say. I know I’m not alone on this. …
Maui Magic
“What can feel more magical than knowing we are honoring what feels best for us?” Dear Universe, For as long as I can remember, it has been a dream of mine to visit Hawaii. Somehow, despite being an avid traveler, hopping from state to state and country to country, I never made it over to these islands of paradise—until a …
Instincts and Intuition
“Intuition literally means learning from within. Most of us were not taught how to use this sense, but all of us know well that ‘gut feeling.’ Learn to trust that inner feeling and it will grow stronger. Avoid going against your better judgement or getting talked into things that just don’t feel right.” ~Doe Zantamata Dear Universe, I love that …