The Stupid Things People Say and How to Be Free of Their Opinions

your way is the right way

Learning to walk away from the stupid things people say and not need their good opinions of me has been a huge challenge on my journey. There are times when I get caught up in feeling hurt and upset, but I disentangle myself again. My recovery time is quicker these days because I remember my practice and I get free. I am learning not to NEED anyone to love me or applaud me or give me their blessing for me to feel permitted to shine and sing my song. But the need is still there. I am learning to recognize… …Read More »

Here’s to the Dark Angels in Our Lives

what to do when you're upset

Here’s to the dark angels in our lives who come to wake us up. They bring their stinky gifts…the ones which whisper to our parts on the verge of readiness to advance. Stinky gifts which come in crappy packaging, and require some work before we can get to the good part. What I am talking about when I say, Dark Angel: • The mother in law who seems blind to the beauty and delight of your amazing children • The guy who constantly speaks to you like you’re an idiot is finally so far over the line you are pushed… …Read More »

Monday Meditation: What to do When You’re Upset

What to do When You

Hello friends, it’s me Robin. How are you today? The meditation offering today is on dealing with our upset; I’m going to help you know what to do when you’re upset. Take a moment or two to focus on your breathing and then go inside and find and upset you’re having right now. Don’t ask your brain, ask your belly… ask your heart, what’s here now? It could be anything. Perhaps there’s a conflict you’re having or something you’re trying to do is proving to be way harder than it has to be…there’s a struggle of sorts. Perhaps there’s a… …Read More »

Rock it like you mean it: owning your shizzle

embrace your fear and claim your belovedness

You are the shizzle. I am telling you the truth. You are. Still, every day, in small and big ways, you’re gonna feel challenged to own it. Sometimes you’ll even be asked to give it away. It’s up to you to understand this, and to know that your only job in the moment is to stay in your own lane. Especially then, it’s imperative that you be authentic and shine brightly and do what you’re here to do. Yes, you are the shizzle! But when you abandon your post and go around trying to emulate the way others shine, nobody… …Read More »

Just Be Yourself – Owning Your Sliver of the Universe

Just be yourself - owning your sliver of the universe

There are always going to be people who just don’t get who you are. You know the ones, they pre-judge and speak to you from a place of knowing. They try to tell you who you are. Speak down at you from way on high. They crinkle their noses and squint their eyes, staring at you with the face that says you’re speaking gibberish. All of this can feel like a sign that you should stay small, and unseen – demure and in your place where you don’t question things. It can feel like the Real You is not welcome… …Read More »

What happens when you force an epic dream? Tales from the World Domination Summit 2013

World Domination Summit 2013

Last year, I didn’t even know what the World Domination Summit was. My friend said, “OMG, you have to go! Last year, Brene’ Brown gave this inspiring talk and then she sang ‘Don’t Stop Believing’ with Chris Guillebeau right there on stage!” But by the time I decided to attend, WDS was completely sold out. I set my intention for getting a ticket and in three days, I had one. When the day finally came to fly to Portland I was beyond excited. Little did I know that in 24 hours I’d be feeling overwhelmed by some old dragons that… …Read More »

Just be yourself

just be yourself - who you are is beautiful by robin hallett

There are always going to be people who just don’t get who you are. The ones who pre-judge and speak to you from a place of knowing. They speak down to you from on high, saying “THIS is who you are.” Perhaps they’ll call you unacceptable or say you’re too much, even ask you to change what you’re wearing to fit the mold a bit better. They have opinions that differ from yours–you know this by their stare that says: You’re speaking gibberish and there are horns coming out of your head. All of this can feel like a sign… …Read More »

A Birthday Pledge

birthday-pledge

I am turning 44 this week (woo hoo!). Here is a birthday pledge I’m making to myself. My wish for this year is to honor my goods and love myself always in all ways. It means I am practicing my no and my yes, and learning to go beyond my limits and reach for the stars. Because I am doing these “homework assignments” with gusto, a good amount of fear is alive and kicking inside me most of the time. I’m a caretaker at heart. I’m trained to put your needs above my own. I’m hard-wired to believe your happiness… …Read More »

This is the Year for True Transformation (Healing Insights for new year’s resolutions)

Happy-New-Year

I’ve been feeling a bit cranky after seeing the mainstream suggestions for New Year’s resolutions. Where is the heart centered advice on how to feel peaceful, easy, and totally in love with your life? I have the impression that the vibes people are being steered toward have to do with being overly concerned about what they look like and what they accumulate. What an unbalanced thing, to only look at oneself from the outside. Yes, a lot of us are overweight. Yes, it’s a good idea to eat less crap. And yes some of us are in debt and we… …Read More »

Staying Afloat in Troubled Times

SS Birdie by Robin Hallett

Wow, are there ever times when life hits us with some rough waves! Whether it’s a personal issue, or more of a global one, it can feel challenging to stay afloat in troubled times. How do you make space for what is happening? How do you allow for life to happen as it does, even though you’ve got other plans? Hi Robin, I am going through a pretty traumatic break up and the holidays are coming. There is not a lot of energy for decorating, or gift buying, or even baking. I feel anxious, and I cannot relax. I haven’t… …Read More »