It’s always easier to give advice than to take it. We can see clearly when someone else is struggling, but when it’s our own pain, our own disappointment, or just a day where everything feels off, that wisdom disappears. I’ve had moments where I’ve felt fully present, calm, and aligned, only to lose it the moment life throws a curveball. The beauty lies in knowing what peace feels like. Once you’ve touched it, you can find your way back. Eckhart Tolle reminds us that being is just as important as doing. So when you’re thrown off, pause. Ask yourself what you would tell someone you love. Then offer that same compassion to yourself. We’re all human-just doing our best to return to who we truly are.

Eight years ago, I got a dog-not because I had time, but because I didn’t. With two kids and a business to run, adding more responsibility seemed like the worst idea. But deep down, I knew I needed something to pull me out of the noise in my head. Daily walks became my reset. Nature forced me to slow down, to notice. The trees, the changing sky, the quiet-everything began to soften my racing thoughts. Over time, those walks saved me. They became sacred. As Dacher Keltner writes in Awe, “Awe pulls us out of our own heads and into the world.” That’s exactly what happened. Nature helped me come back to the present-and ultimately, back to myself.

We’ve gotten so used to quick messages and instant replies that we’ve forgotten something basic: etiquette still matters. You wouldn’t walk into someone’s office and blurt out a demand without saying hello-so why do we treat emails and texts any differently? A simple “Hope your week’s going well” or “How are things on your end?” can completely shift the tone of a conversation. It says, I see you. I care. In a digital world that often feels cold and transactional, those little gestures go a long way.

Relationships-professional or personal-aren’t just about what you say. They’re about how you say it.

“Your body is talking. Are you ready to listen?”

That’s the question I’ve been sitting with since hearing Dr. Gabor Maté speak. In a world that celebrates busyness and emotional numbness, we’ve forgotten how deeply connected our minds and bodies really are. We think stress is just a feeling-but it lives in our cells. We think addiction is a choice-but it’s often a cry for safety. From The Myth of Normal to The Body Says No, Maté shows us how suppressed emotions, unhealed trauma, and disconnection from our true selves can manifest as real illness.

The good news? We can begin to heal. By reclaiming presence, honouring our feelings, and learning to live authentically-we don’t just survive, we start to truly live.

Your emotions don’t just stay inside of you-they radiate outward, shaping how people feel around you. What you carry, others can sense. Animals pick up on it instinctively, and humans do too, even if we don’t always realize it. I see this in the smallest moments-like when my kids tease me for saying hi to strangers. I do it anyway. A smile or kind word can shift someone’s whole energy.

David Hawkins mapped this out through levels of consciousness, showing how low-vibration emotions like shame and anger weigh us down, while love, peace, and presence raise our frequency. The higher we vibrate, the more aligned, joyful, and magnetic life becomes.

Practices from Eckhart Tolle and Joe Dispenza remind us that presence is powerful. When we stop living in the past or fearing the future, our energy softens. Our nervous system resets. With intention and awareness, we can raise our emotional frequency-and when we do, everything around us begins to shift too.

The energy you carry is not invisible. It is felt. Let it be something that heals, connects, and uplifts.

We grow up believing in fairytales, taught to expect a perfect love that will save us from life’s hardships. Yet real relationships are not built on fantasy - they are built on truth, respect, and shared growth. It is easy to fall in love with who we wish someone could be, but true love accepts who they are. After thirty years in my relationship, I have learned that communication, patience, and the willingness to see reality clearly are what create lasting connection. Real love is not perfect, but it is honest -and it is always worth the effort.

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In a world overflowing with opinions, advice, and endless “expert” takes, it’s easy to lose touch with your own voice. Everyone seems to know what’s best for you-yet none of them are you. The real power lies in learning to pause, reflect, and ask: Does this make sense for my life? Instead of blindly absorbing information, start filtering it with intention. Vary your sources, question everything, and take time to just be still. Sometimes, clarity comes not from consuming more-but from tuning in to yourself.

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As we grow older, our friendships need more than just history to survive-they need intention. It’s not enough to simply show up anymore. The real question is: what are you bringing to the table? Are you adding joy, support, presence-or just taking space? Over time, your inner circle becomes smaller, and every person in it should feel like a mutual investment. Because the truth is, one-sided friendships don’t last-and energy isn’t something you can afford to give away for free.

"You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with." That quote by Jim Rohn made me take an honest look at the friendships I was nurturing-some that poured into me, and others that quietly drained me. Inspired by voices like Robin Sharma and Tara Brach, I started protecting my peace, choosing connection that felt aligned, and becoming the kind of person I wanted to attract. Who you surround yourself with matters-and sometimes, the first step to leveling up your life is redefining your circle.

Gratitude isn’t just a feel-good concept-it’s a powerful shift in perspective that changes how we move through life. When I stopped focusing on everything that was hard or frustrating and started noticing the quiet beauty around me-my dog’s excitement in the morning, the purpose in my work, the simplicity of a good conversation-everything changed. Science backs it up, too: gratitude rewires our brains, improves our health, and even raises our emotional vibration. Life isn’t perfect, but when we train ourselves to look for the good, we invite more of it in. The choice to live in gratitude is yours-and it’s one of the most life-giving ones you can make.

You can’t change people-no matter how much you care or how clearly you see what they could be. Real change comes from within, and trying to force it only drains your energy. Your power lies in how you respond, not in trying to control someone else’s growth. Focus on your own healing, protect your peace, and build a life that feels full-with or without anyone else. Completion doesn’t come from others. It comes from being whole within yourself.

For years, I played different roles depending on where I was-boss at work, caretaker at home, easygoing friend in social settings. Behind each version was a mask, and wearing them left me exhausted. It wasn’t until I chose to live from a place of presence and authenticity that everything shifted. When who you are at home matches who you are at work and in the world-that’s when real connection begins. Not perfection, just honesty. From that space, every relationship in your life can grow.

We weren’t meant to do life alone - and yet, so many of us are quietly feeling the weight of disconnection. In a world that’s become increasingly digital, real community is harder to come by. Growing up, we were part of everything - card parties, concerts, family events where kids ran wild and fell asleep in corners while parents laughed and connected. Now, our lives feel more separate. Adults gather without children, conversations happen through screens, and the deep, face-to-face presence we once took for granted is slipping away. This is exactly why I created Lucky Tribe - to bring people back together, to rebuild what we’ve lost, and to remind us that we still belong to each other.

Lately, I’ve been thinking about how much of who we think we are is just layers - hand-me-down expectations, old family dreams, rules we never questioned. We spend so much time trying to fit the mold we were given that we forget to ask the real questions: What do I actually love? What feels like me?

For a long time, I didn’t know how to answer that. But something shifts when you start saying yes to new experiences - especially the ones that scare you a little. That’s what happened to me with dancing. What started as quiet swaying in a Pilates class turned into something way bigger. It cracked something open in me. Gave me permission to take up space. To be free.

And honestly? It made me wonder — what else is waiting to be found?

You don’t have to know the whole path. Just be willing to take the next step. One small moment of courage can change everything.

Your mind is always talking-but are you actually listening? Most of us go through life on autopilot, letting our thoughts dictate our emotions, actions, and self-worth. But what if you could catch the thought before it takes over?

The way we think shapes the way we live, and the good news is-brains can change. Through neuroplasticity, we can rewire old thought patterns, replacing self-doubt and negativity with awareness and intention. It starts with presence. A deep breath. A moment of stillness.

Because you are not your thoughts. You are the observer. And the observer always has a choice.

None of us are here forever. It’s a truth we all know but rarely talk about. And yet, so many of us live like we have unlimited time-grinding away at work, waiting for the “right time” to be happy, assuming we’ll always have another chance to say what matters. But what if we don’t?

Research on the most common regrets of the dying reveals a powerful lesson: the things we put off today might become the things we wish we had done differently tomorrow. Are we spending enough time with the people who matter? Are we building memories that will keep us connected when life changes? Are we choosing happiness now, or are we waiting for a perfect moment that may never come?

Regret isn’t just something to avoid-it’s something to learn from. The past is set, but the future is still ours to shape. It’s never too late to make a different choice. To be present. To say what needs to be said. To live in a way we won’t wish we had done differently. Because in the end, the goal isn’t just to exist-it’s to really live.