Dear inner Shaman, Mother, and Guru, please help me to remember: I am my own Shaman there’s no need to climb Machu Picchu or wander the desert seeking, I’m right here. I am my own mother I know best what soothes my colicky cry, and eases my indigestion or rocks me gently to sleep I… …Read More »
This is a love letter to my friends who struggle with repeating patterns of behavior and have a hard time breaking free. And sometimes beat themselves up about it. I put myself in that camp too. Ahhh what great company we keep! Hello Sweetie, I am writing to you now because I can see you… …Read More »
Sometimes, your good intentions are going to go wrong. Either someone you care about will feel misunderstood by what you said or did, or you’ll do something completely stupid outright (if you’re like me, you will only realize that in hindsight). Hurt feelings. Upset stomachs. You are going to screw it up from time to… …Read More »
Sometimes you need a visit from the Permission Fairy. She is the one who lifts your vibration and helps you get over the hurdle. When you ask her to visit, she will come along with her magic wand and bring her permission sparkles. The sparkles will help you to remember: You are a precious gem,… …Read More »
The holidays are about love, not things. And yet, this is the time of year when we can feel pressured to splurge in ways we normally wouldn’t. We sometimes feel it’s easier to just spend the money than it is to face the temporary discomfort that the sense of guilt and obligation can bring. Our… …Read More »
One day #1husband said to me, Robin, you need a philosophy. Something you can stand on. A firm foundation. Something you believe to the core and won’t waiver on when the Hollow Yogis come preaching their One True Gospel. Because Hollow Yogis. Ugh. I’d been getting my fill of them at the time (and I… …Read More »
Wow, are there ever times when life brings us some crap! I don’t really know anyone who greets the upset that comes our way with glee, most of us run the other way. It can sure feel challenging to manage the vibes when they come. When you get upset, do you make space for what… …Read More »
It is nearly impossible to birth yourself alone and on your own and yet every day I hear from people who are attempting to do just that. Rather than supporting the “just suck it up and keep moving forward” movement, I want to encourage you to stop and acknowledge the tender spots you find inside… …Read More »
You are infinite and timeless. A spark of the Divine. You come from somewhere else. This is the Truth we are practicing remembering. And even if we remember one fraction of a minute every other day, it still counts. You are not some finished product occasionally in need of a tiny tweaking. You are a spirit… …Read More »
Your journey goes in a crooked little line, not a perfectly straight one. It’s full of twists and turns and this gives you lots of curves and squiggles and I love that about you. But sometimes you get confused about the straight vs squiggle thing. When bad things happen, you greet them with some degree… …Read More »