You are responsible for your life. You can’t keep blaming someone else for your dysfunction. Life is really about moving on. ~ Oprah Winfrey It’s fair to say that we are all survivors of life. We have all been hurt, let down and emotionally wounded in our time. It’s as much a part of living […]
Soul Death – If You’re Not Feeling. You’re Not Living.
My earlier post “Apathy: Are Your Suffering From Soul Death?” was inspired by a summer walk through the Andalucian countryside when I lived in Spain. I feel alive when I’m out with my pups, Sally and Willy, under the deep, blue sky; the mountains behind me and ocean by my side. Summer breeze, my friends. Indeed, […]
Apathy. Are You Suffering From Soul Death?
“If you’re not feeling, you’re not living” There’s a disease on the rise. It’s sweeping the world far and wide. This disease can’t be cured by pills and potions. Medicines or drugs. Indeed, the effects are devastating. This disease is called apathy. A loss of connection to our inner self and emotions. Detachment from our […]
Don´t Compromise Yourself. You’re All You’ve Got.
Don’t Compromise Yourself. You’re All You’ve Got – Jan Joplis During a recent conversation with a friend about a particular situation, they asked me the question, “Are you being the best version of Sam that you can be?” The answer? The answer was no. My friend had given me a gentle reminder about living in […]
Are You Dancing With The Devil At The Crossroads?
Procrastination is one of the most common and deadliest of diseases and its toll on success and happiness is heavy. Wayne Gretzky I have danced with the devil at the crossroads in my life on many occasions. It’s a real sticky place to be and normally indicates a turning point. What we once had no […]
10 Ways To Embrace Living As A Wild Woman.
There’s a new breed of women emerging. Women who are embracing their wild and fierce roots. Women who have the courage to be vulnerable, to face their fears, and to be honest with themselves and others around them. Women committed to healing the world through healing themselves who are not afraid to sit with their […]
I Turn My Face Towards The Sun. I Choose Life.
I recently wrote a blog, “Camino de Santiago. This Is Home,” where I shared a picture of the sunrise on the Portuguese Camino. The picture reminded me of a saying I have. “I turn my face towards the sun. I choose life.” This saying helps me if I feel stuck or if I’m experiencing negative […]