World Tree Coaching Turns 3 and I Turn 40!

Every year around this time I reflect on the big leap I took to start my own business. Now three years in, I reflect on how freakin’ scary it was! How even making my first professional Facebook post felt like I was inviting all of my worst fears to come and take up...

Stretching My Tech Limits

For almost two years now I have been toying with the idea of taking my Mantra Builder groups virtual. I already see most of my clients virtually – either by Skype, FaceTime or through good old fashioned phone calls. However, trying to figure out the logistics...

Traditions and Rituals for Smoother Transitions

I recently came across a letter I wrote to myself in January 2000. It’s sealed. I haven’t opened it and I’m not sure when I will. The idea of writing letters to myself has long had this sort of mysterious appeal to me. I think it lies in the idea that there’s a gift...

My Top 5 Ways to Give Thanks

American Thanksgiving is on our doorstep! I am not ashamed to say how much I love the ritual of food and family and friends and taking a moment to say thank you for what the year has brought. I love the harvest imagery and the chill of the impending winter. I love the...

What Does It Take to Make Friends?

Whenever we transition to a new place I find myself continually amazed at how adaptable to new social situations the typical expat is. I’m certain that not everyone is an extrovert or 100% comfortable in large groups or even small coffees, but I do see people,...

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