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Last week had a few speed bumps, a health issue with one of my kids(on the mend now) and some tech wonkiness that frustrated the heck out of me. By Tuesday evening I was feeling cranky and constricted.
After I pulled out the fennel and garlic to chop for dinner I turned on some music and before I knew it I was dancing around the kitchen, belting out (severely off-key), Kenny Chesney’s Summertime.
I noticed how quickly it shifted my mood. The combination of movement and sound made…

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This week I participated in a lifestyle medicine program. There was one in particular that had me grumbling. One of the presenters (who shall remain anonymous) spoke about epigenetics (in a nutshell the science that says your gene expression is influenced a great deal by your environment), a subject I love as it ties into mind-body medicine.
Imagine my surprise when he twisted the science to support the changes he was asking people to make.
Grrrr…..it’s okay to have a preference…

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Last week was a major birthday for me, while I had mixed feelings about it, it did spark some research on my end, which generated this article.
This a long one – If you just want the low-down in the form of a list -I’ve got you – scroll on down to the end for a synopsis***
My feet are planted firmly, so I don’t tweak my back, cool air from the fridge calming the hot flash that has engulfed my body, and a completely blank mind save the frantic thought running back and forth waving…

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It’s been an unusually hot week here on the coast, with temps over 100 for the past three days. It’s amazing how much the heat takes out of you. My saving grace has been cooler evenings (68 ish), as we do not have air conditioning. My pace has been a little slower overall, with a bit of reading in the backyard, some writing, and some energy work. A much-needed and nice reprieve from the chaos in the world and a nod to being in transition.
Uncertainty is not something that most…

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I came home to find the house decorated for Halloween, a nice surprise. Fall is here, with shorter days and longer nights.
While we don’t have much leaf color here in Santa Cruz, there is still a shift in seasons. I bought pumpkins for the front walkway and apples for applesauce, my fall favorite. Do you have fall favorites?
I sat on a bench outside the hotel ballroom with Tawnya, waiting and wondering why they had not set up the room for the writing workshop with Alex Elle that…

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I’m writing this from a writing conference in Santa Fe, NM, it’s a lovely community with adobe structures and lots of beautiful art. I’ve had the pleasure of attending an intensive with Alext Elle, and last night’s keynote speaker was Anne Lamott. They were inspiring and had practical, actionable advice to offer.
As an introvert, I need to make sure I spend enough time decompressing and filling my cup. If I don’t take that time, it’s easy to become reactionary.
One of the writing…

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I’m heading to Santa Fe for a writers’ conference next week. If you have any must-see places, please drop me a note. I’m looking forward to being with other writers and immersing myself in the craft of writing. The prep for being away made for a busy week, you know what I mean, the extra laundry, packing, and making sure all the moving parts are covered.
One extra task on my to-do was a fridge on the fritz. After a Zoom call the other night, I came downstairs to a freezer with…

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I’ve been stirring the pot in my business. Looking at what I want more of, less of, and what comes next. It’s fun, scary, and exciting. I love to create and I have a few new projects on the horizon that will blend creativity, energy medicine, and self-discovery… so much fun. I hope you have something that’s sparking your interest too.
I wanted to talk about purpose this week. I hesitate to use this word as it has become almost cliche. Many times, it’s used in reference to…

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I hope your week is going well. It’s Labor Day weekend here in the States, the unofficial step into Autumn.
As we shift gears into a new season I thought I would share a breathing technique and 3 books I read this month (I love to read but I do also listen to books on audible so will note when that is the case). I hope you carve out a little space for yourself this weekend to relax.
The breath and the state of the mind are intricately linked. You can control your mind by…