The other day I was driving home with my son from school and I let go of a big breath. He asked me what was wrong, thinking that it was a sigh, or a sign of irritation. Possibly it triggered…
Lessons From a Snapped Surfboard
We all know, in theory, that some perspectives are more helpful than others. If we think of failure as a way to learn instead of a reflection of our worth, we can brush it off and try again. Before I…
A Recentering Practice for Difficult Times
“I wish I could show you when you are lonely or in darkness the astonishing light of your own being.” Hafiz When you find yourself in a difficult place; when the grief and pain of the world is overwhelming, give…
3 Paths to Kindness
How to lean into kindness and compassion when life is challenging. Offering a smile and a kind word to the checkout person, giving a frazzled mom an understanding look when her child is having a tantrum, and giving your shoulder…
The Best Morning Routines
The best morning routines are, of course, the ones you will do regularly. My brother, whose life work is in sustainable agriculture, has a favorite saying, “What’s the best time to plant a tree? Twenty years ago. What’s the second…
Relaxation: Shake it ’til You Make it
It’s the end of a long day. You’ve been going since early, taking care of all the things, wearing all the many hats you wear. And it’s not all sunshine and roses. Some days you are spent, you just want…
The Bare Essentials of Summer
Maui offers incredible natural beauty year-round, but when summer arrives, longer days spent outside means your skin needs a little more support and the relaxing goes into full effect. I always make sure to support Maui brands when I’m stocking…
