Have you ever thought similar thoughts when reading about decluttering? There are certain categories of STUFF that a lot of my clients and followers are very protective of: books, clothes, shoes, arts and crafts supplies and children’s artwork, and belongings of deceased loved ones to name a few. When I post about or talk aboutRead more about “Step Away from the Books, Karen, and No One Gets Hurt”[…]

Gratitude. Appreciation. Thankful. Wanting what you have when you don’t have what you want. We have all experienced feeling that the grass is greener on the other side of the fence. I think it is part of being human. However, when we are stuck in that space of wanting and work so hard to acquireRead more about Pausing the American Dream Rat Race to Appreciate[…]

I’ve been reading great books and they are helping me re-focus on SIMPLIFYING. Simplifying life has been a journey of mine that I am still and will always be on. Sometimes, I will stray off my path yet I will always find my way back. In the spirit of the holidays and me finding myRead more about A Few of My Favorite Things…(well, 5, actually).[…]

Create a Focal Point: Creating a focal point in a cluttered space is a great way to get started. By clearing a surface and placing something you enjoy looking at creates an anchor for the entire space. It’s not just a design thing, it’s an energy thing, too. (Read about how a Buddha statue placedRead more about When Clearing out the Clutter, Create a focal point[…]

Why does it seem that The Inner-Critic (TIC) has a much stronger influence on our lives? TIC talks us out of many things from getting a new job, asking someone out, wearing a certain outfit, speaking out, drawing, writing, etc, etc, etc. TIC typically plays off of our weaknesses and knows how to push ourRead more about Who has more influence on your life? The Inner-Critic or The Inner-Best Friend?[…]

My whole gig is to let go of and release whatever you have cluttering up your home, your mind, your heart, your life. I know what kind of goodness is buried beneath all the crap we have acquired over time that we have such a hard time letting go of. If it causes an energyRead more about How to Start Simplifying without Letting Go (yet)[…]

A couple or so years ago, I had an attitude adjustment in regards to prosperity and abundance. I had been experiencing bits and pieces of it a few years prior, but it all clicked into place during a year long program I invested in with Carrie Contey. What I realized was that I could eitherRead more about Give Prosperity an Attitude Adjustment[…]

I have always shuddered at “expectations”. To me, expectations are like obligations. Once I feel obligated, I don’t want to do it because, clearly, it is not coming from an authentic place anymore. I also see expectations as a set up for failure rather than a set up for success.

The holiday season is beginning and I’m seeing the gift idea blog posts popping up in my news feed.  You know exactly the ones I’m talking about-what to give someone that has everything, best gifts for Dad, what Mom really wants, what experiences to gift…and of course the top 20 must have toys. But IRead more about The Gift That Will Last My Son a Lifetime: A Pineapple Upside Down Cake?[…]

I felt so much noise buzzing in my head and body lately and couldn’t really HEAR myself. My yoga instructor invited us to take 10 minutes a day to fill up this week. I decided to take her up on that and go a tad further:   Slow Down and Tune In.   These areRead more about Simplifying: Tuning out the Static, Tuning into Yourself[…]