The Founder’s Journal
Reflections on building a methodology, developing extraordinary practitioners, reducing unnecessary suffering, stewarding a movement, being authentic and courageous, and staying true to your mission.
Choosing Happiness Even When Things Are Difficult
I am a smiley kind of person; I can't help it. I love people and I automatically smile when I meet someone's eyes.
I stopped at a gas station today and ran in to grab a water. I smiled at the cashier and greeted him cheerfully. He responded, "Wow - you must have a really easy life to be that happy."
Um, no. In the last 8 weeks, my beloved dog died and we went through two failed adoptions. So no; it's been anything but easy.
How to Find Hope When Everything Seems Lost: What Our Third Failed Adoption Taught Me About Resilience and Letting Go
When the baby isn’t due for another 8 weeks, a Sunday morning call from your adoption agency can’t be good news.
It wasn’t.
“Unfortunately, she fell at work yesterday and lost the baby.”
I couldn’t even process it. I managed to say, “Oh my God. Is she okay?” All I could think was that a fall bad enough to end the life of a baby would be a fall bad enough to hurt the mom.
Hear Tara talk about Mind-Body Healing and What Inspires Her on My 7 Chakras Podcast
This was one of my favorite interviews I have ever done. The host, AJ, is a wonderful, inspiring guy! I think you'll love it!
5 Inspiring Quotes to Help YOU Make a Leap of Faith this Leap Day!
So, if you'd like to shake your life up a bit and commit to taking a risk to go after your dream life this Leap Day, here are 5 inspiring quotes (and some help to get going) to assist you:
Losing Joanne: If you are suicidal this holiday season, please reach out for help.
A friend's aunt just committed suicide a few days ago. Her name was Joanne, and she not only a fan of my work, but I was giving her some free help with marketing for a book she was writing on vets and PTSD.
am beyond in shock; I've gone through all our messages and I don't see any warning signs; in fact, all I see are messages about how excited she was about her work and her book. She also never reached out for help, which I would have gladly given.