Measuring Up

It is normal and natural to compare ourselves to others. But it is wise to be discerning about the source of your comparisons. Are they models or actors? If so, how much of what you see is real?

Take a look behind the scenes at an award winning documentary made by Dove made called evolution. ?  It won 2 Cannes Advertising Awards for its powerful portrayal of unrealistic views of… Continue reading

Review: The Soul Loves the Truth

It takes immense courage to be our own best friends, but it’s part of finding inner peace and living life to the fullest. In our culture, we’re taught that it’s okay to say things like “I love chocolate,” “I love rainbows,” or “I love hiking,” but if you say “I love myself,” there’s often an uncomfortable silence. We’re taught that

Receiving Messages

HawkA few years ago, I decided to do a vision quest. Although I wanted to do it, I wasn’t fully committed and part of me was resisting. On the day I set aside for the quest I woke up totally out of sorts… Continue reading

Why We Buy

I thought this was interesting. In the book Why We Buy: The Science of Shopping, by Paco Underhill, he says women ”become absorbed in the ritual of seeking and comparing, of imagining and envisioning merchandise in use. Then they cooly tally up the pros and cons of this purchase over that, and once they’ve found what they want at the proper price, they buy it.”

Okay, so maybe my shopping habits are ‘normal’ but… Continue reading