[su_youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9v1KMYKTmu8&t=1s”] Many people ask me this question! They want to know the best time to meditate each day — especially if they are new
Yes, it is normal to get emotional during meditation! But I understand why you may wonder because emotional healing is not often talked about together
Did you know that everything has a spirit? You could call it an energy, a quality, a certain vibrancy. A person has a spiritA
We each possess a strong imaginative power. Through meditation, we come to understand this power more readily. We can imagine a bright future with health
The holidays are often filled with a lot of energy, emotion and expectation. They carry a strong “yang” energy. We tend to get consumed with
What’s the primary emotion you feel when you think of the holidays? Do you tense with anticipation, feel a sense of dread, or are
In our LIBERATE Meditation Coach trainings we work with our life goals and intentions throughout the 12 week intensive. It wasn’t long after the training
Have you ever struggled with finding your purpose? What if you approached your purpose in a different way? In working with clients, I often found that people
Many people today are feeling the stress of the world. People are also experiencing the rise of “compassion fatigue,” known as secondary traumatic stress. 16%-
Practicing the Power of Compassionate Detachment A common question I’ve been hearing lately is “How can I be happy when there is so much tragedy
Are you constantly tired and overwhelmed, feeling like you’re always trying to keep up? Do you realize that feeling rushed and anxious stems from a
Telepathy, Synchronicity & Intention Telepathy, often described as the ability to read the mind’s of others, is often perceived as an elusive practice that people
Hate is a sneaky, invisible force. One of the ways it spreads is by working through an individual’s own mind and heart. When we witness
How do you spend most of your time and energy? Throughout the course of a day, you can be subconsciously exposed to all kinds of
How can meditation help you decide whether to work things out or simply walk away? 6 guided coaching questions to ask yourself. Have you ever
Do you ever feel overwhelmed with your racing thoughts and all that you need to do? Have you ever noticed the experience this creates in
This week I saw a story in the BBC about how writing can heal the body. I thought this was a fascinating article that highlights
Traveling for pleasure and passion is a wonderful way to reconnect to the spirit. New environments have a tendency to put you more in touch
Do you ever find yourself wondering if you’re on your right path? Well, there’s no way to not live your path, but when you’re living
As a business owner, it’s easy to fall into the trap of “not enough.” There are endless things to do. Emails, client calls, accounting, employees,
Meditation and the Law of Attraction can be applied to anything in your life. Whether it’s work, an accomplishment, a future endeavor, or a personal
Contrary to popular belief, meditation is a wonderful way to complement prayer, regardless of one’s religion, belief or faith. Both practices leaves individuals better able
Meditation is a powerful practice that helps us get in touch with our intuitive guidance. You could call this your higher-wisdom, divine intelligence – it’s
Everyone has that feeling of “not enough” money, resources, sleep, and energy throughout a typical day. Perhaps you feel that who you are is not
When we’re hard on ourselves or judgmental of others, we suffer. We might find ourselves having a shut down, internal experience, while on the outside
When I first decided to leave Wall Street to follow my dreams of world travel, I received a variety of responses from my loved ones
Ever since I saw Brother Sun, Sister Moon, the story of St. Francis, I felt inspired to come to Assisi, Italy. Recently I attended a
Of all the places I’ve traveled, the B.C. islands continue to be my favorite place to rest and recharge. Being surrounded by water, massive trees
When something or someone rubs you the wrong way, how do you deal with it? 1. Avoid them 2. Make them wrong 3. Make yourself
Maybe it’s the full moon, but this last week has been crazy. I’ve had lots of meetings, work opportunities, and even some personal challenges. Now
What if everything you encountered in life was completely impersonal, but you took things personally? What if this were the true reality of life? When
Turning on the news, it’s easy to feel down about what’s wrong in the world. It’s been said that it’s easier for the brain to
Several weeks ago, I woke up feeling horrible. Shortly after waking, I received news about my friends’ father passing. Two sisters, who I have known
A few thoughts I’d like to share with you. Perhaps it’s closer than you think.
This is a story about Martin Luther King and a time when he faced his greatest fear with prayer. Martin Luther King was one
Recently someone asked me, “how do you find balance with your family members?” I was stumped. It was a hard question – a good question!
Recently I left Salt Spring Island to go south for the winter. I was feeling the call to go to San Diego again. Whenever I
Getting sick changed my life for the better. Death, disease, loss.. are what I consider to be divine interventions. They can bring you down, or
Stress may seem like it’s outside of us, but it’s really an internal response. What we perceive as stressful will be processed as “stress” in
This fall I decided to do a cleanse. It’s especially good to do with the change in seasons. Usually I do juice cleanses alongside colonics.
When I was sick, it was hard to look in the mirror. I couldn’t recognize myself when my skin broke out and changed color. Even
I wish I could say having short hair was entirely my choice, but unfortunately it wasn’t. Last year, I came down with a horrible parasite
Many people, myself included, are experiencing a lot of change and transformation. Recently it’s inspired me to write “The Survival Guide to the Hero’s Journey.”
A good leader practices strong boundaries. Would you ever think about casually busting into your boss’s office at any time of the day? No. You’d
What I’ve often discovered is that Intuition, which can seem vague at first, can be very precise. The more you listen, the more you’re able
When something feels too hard in my life, I know it’s a red flag. Why? Because I know we’re not meant to live in a
One of the unexpected gifts I received when I was sick was the experience of having short hair. It was disheartening to see my
Unblock your creativity, from the best-selling book, The Artist’s Way.
I love snow, but Michigan winter was getting me down. My skin was dry and flakey and my body was tense from subzero temps! I
Friends, to honor Martin Luther King today, I wanted to share one of the most inspiring stories I know about King, one that many
Whether we are embarking on a new life change or want to discover our life’s dream, we will all face obstacles along the way. Paulo
I was in Chicago over Thanksgiving and made the mistake of going to Whole Foods right before Turkey day. It was totally packed. They were
There’s a little voice in my head that thinks it knows what is “spiritual.” When I wake up in the morning, I have a daily
When I first received the inspiration to produce Sura Flow, “Self-Discovery Yoga,” the message I received from spirit was “Sura, help show people how to
I absolutely loved Sarah Kathleen Peck’s blog post: “How do you find the right people that are right for you? Hint: it’s all about energy.”
When I lived in Salt Spring Island, I tried equine therapy. I have always loved horses, and through coaching, I heard that horses were masterful
Have you been feeling more intense emotions this year? It seems many people are experiencing this, myself included. I’ve noticed that I’ve been experiencing a
Hi friends, I’ve been off the grid for a while. 2013 has been like no other year, and I needed to take time to go
We all feel stuck at some point in our lives. We make New Year’s resolutions, talk about it with friends, even get excited. Sometime later,
I was excited to see my new soul guide in Huffpost’s GPS for the Soul. Beautiful photos, affirmations & peaceful music. Take some time to
I had to share this blog post by Paulo Coelho, a favorite author, who wrote “The Alchemist.” Beautifully written. Very poetic and prayerful. 2013: the
The holidays bring a sense of warmth and festivity, but can also be a chaotic and stressful time. The other day, I was driving down
I was working on Wall Street when I first started practicing yoga. During that time I suffered from severe neck and back pain, so I
My dog BeBe is pretty cute. When we go for walks, people ohhhh and ahhh over him, thinking that he’d like to be cuddled and
Hello everyone! I am experimenting with a new blogging format – video! Click here to watch! I would love to hear your thoughts and if
Have you ever woken up wondering, what the hell is going on with your life? Lots of people do. It happens to all of us
The other day I was walking down Westwood Plaza in LA when I noticed how many people were walking and texting. At least a dozen
“I do not believe in a personal God and I have never denied this but have expressed it clearly. If something is in me which
Recently I attended a group Leadership Training event. It was filled with different personalities, from different countries, and ethnicities. Our task was to be innovative
Intense experiences. Big swings in energy. Uncertainty and other life changes. If these words describe you, you’re not alone. Consciousness is changing. It is effecting
If you had all the time, money and freedom in the world – what would you do? Spiritual author, Rick Jarow, responds “It wouldn’t be
Twice I have left my “regular” life to travel and have new experiences. The first time while I was working in NY on Wall Street,
Every time you leave home, Another road takes you Into a world you were never in. New strangers on other paths await. New places that
The lemons in your life are often cues to your next steps, accelerating you closer to your true path. Whenever I hear of someone whose
The first time I experienced profound synchronicity in my life was when I narrowly missed the Tsunami in 2004. I was working on Wall Street
Recently I got the strong call to come back to LA. 2 years ago, I released my possessions, house & work to take time to
It’s a time to take extra gentle care for yourself. Extra rest, self-nurturing and baths can help alleviate tension and stress. How to deal with
Words like “Integrative”& “Integral” are popping up all over the place. Integrative Medicine Integrative Nutrition Integral Yoga What does “Integrative” really mean, anyway? I’ve been
Just for a moment, imagine dropping your past. Let go of your name … title, your position in life. Let go of your possessions. All
This question came to me while I was writing about Synchronicity & Prayer. I wanted to know, “what makes synchronicity happen?” “What is it
Last Sat I interviewed Jonathan for a story about synchronicity. He shared with me a time when he had a haunting nightmare that woke him
Every city I travel to is like entering a new world. There are some places that I affectionately refer to as “enlightened”, where the energy
Last week, after writing about Guidance, I thought to extrapolate on this concept further through pictures and analogy. Communicating to your higher-self is like having
One of my favorite things to do is pray. It’s not a religious thing, it’s more of a meditation for me. I pray about everything.
Steve, a former client and friend sent me this video. He is the one who taught me how to fish. We worked together on Wall
More than ever, people are lost. If confusion, chaos and inner-turmoil describe you, you are not alone. Not knowing is part of the spiritual journey.
This holiday season, I want to know: What is the GREATEST GIFT you could ever GIVE Yourself? It could be something physical: a massage. It
At the last minute I decided to fly out to NY to see what the Occupy movement was about. Here I saw a myriad of
Since the last few posts, namely “Just One Question” I decided to live my end dream, after writing the question: “what would I do if
Recently I was inspired to write a coaching journal called, “108 Questions that will Change Your Life.” But little did I know how it would
“The great way is easy, yet people prefer side paths. Be aware when things are out of balance. Stay centered within the Tao.” ~~ Tao
I love what Dean has to say about focusing! It makes Buddha Business sense. The 50-Minute Focus Finder from Dean Jackson on Vimeo.
I was inspired by a recent interview with Lady Gaga where she performed in Central Park on her black unicorn piano and her song hair.
Often times during my morning meditations, I receive messages from spirit. It may come through a vision or sound. Since I was a child, I
It was a beautiful day yesterday so I decided to walk across the Cambie bridge in Vancouver B.C. As I entered Yaletown, I noticed 2
It’s very new agey to talk about abundance. It got me thinking after I started noticing how many lightworkers (people who bring healing into the
When I was 22, I started my career on Wall Street at Goldman Sachs. I was an Equities financial analyst. It seems like a fancy
What are the culprits that keep people stuck? Here are some of the big ones I almost always see in life coaching: 1) The idea
As I began to love myself I found that anguish and emotional suffering are only warning signs that I was living against my own truth.
I admit, I like glitter, lip gloss & things with wings. But when it comes to coaching, I keep it real. I do what I
In life coaching, it may be that people’s outer goals appear different – it could be a better job, a bigger bank account, or even
Recently a friend of mine, a successful producer, decided to cut ties from Hollywood and go to Europe to live on an organic farm in
I walked into the local gym this morning to take a yoga class where there were lots of people waiting. As we streamed into the
“The heart is the most powerful generator of electromagnetic energy in the human body, producing the largest rhythmic electromagnetic field of any of the body’s
“A hero ventures forth from the world of common day into a region of supernatural wonder: fabulous forces are there encountered and a decisive victory
When people first experience healing, they are beyond themselves. They cannot believe what can happen with a few essential oils, singing bowls, or hands-on healing.
People often tell me that they want to start a meditation practice but don’t know how. They don’t realize they’ve been doing it through various
Everyone knows the regular stress of life – responsibilities, work, paying the bills.. getting enough exercise. But there’s another kind of stress, just as nasty
I recently got back from a four month haitus in Abadiania, Brazil where the Miracle worker John of God is. While working on a media
I met Aga out one night dancing in a little Brazilian cafe called “Frutti’s.” We blasted the music and danced our hearts out. I instantly
“Our destiny is defined by how we deal with the chance elements in our life.” – Tom Hanks in Forrest Gump. Forrest Gump is holding
As a Life Coach, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve felt completely lost in a client session. Often times, I’d sit there listening