February's ThemeThe Power of Nervous System Regulation November 12 Hi Reader, For thousands of years, men have been the custodians of the knowledge of meditation. So of course it’s designed to meet their needs. It was taught mostly by celibate, single Monks living in remote areas. Sitting still in silence for hours was doable in those conditions. Possibly even because they still had women who cooked and cleaned for them. Who knows. What I do know is expecting a woman in the thick of raising...
almost 2 years ago • 3 min read
February's ThemeThe Power of Nervous System Regulation May 13 Hi Reader, Not gonna lie. I struggle with the pressure to do it all: clean the house, cook dinner, raise a toddler, grow a business, and pursue creativity. This is impossible and unrealistic for one person. Yet, in a society that leaves families to fend for themselves, it's no wonder many of us feel on our own. Even if you're not a parent, you can still relate to getting overloaded by expectations, pressures, rules, and tasks. I...
over 2 years ago • 3 min read
October 9 Hey Reader, Here’s an idea from Stephen King’s On Writing that’s stuck with me for years: Art doesn't inspire life. Life inspires art. Instead of work being your main focus and squeezing everything else around it we should do the opposite. King reminds himself of this by keeping his writing desk small and in the corner of his office. Instead of having a big desk right in the center. He wants to remember that life inspires his writing and not vice versa. In Free to Focus, Michael...
almost 3 years ago • 1 min read
September 18 Hey Reader, No one describes happiness better than Dr. Wayne Dyer. He says: “Happiness is an inner concept. That is, you can have it if you decide to have it. If you have it inside you, you bring your happiness to everything you do. You bring it to your work. You bring it to your relationships. No matter what, you just have it; you don’t have to try to get it.” What an empowering thought. We make our own meaning This doesn’t mean life won’t have unfair or challenging...
about 3 years ago • 2 min read
September 15 Hey Reader, Recently, a famous couple lost their various lucrative deals because they didn’t deliver the content they promised they would. My ego felt a little smug. Because I’ve written consistent content for years. Guess status isn't everything huh? Then my higher self gently reminded me how much I avoid writing even now. How much I struggle to believe in my ideas. How much the other parts of my life pull my focus in every direction. What creating requires Creating something...
about 3 years ago • 2 min read
I'm back! If you missed last week's email the new cadence for TGS is Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Hope you enjoy the changes! Feeling Best About: New Beginnings When ordinary language won’t do, Creativity is a savior of self-expression. Of healing. Of meaning-making. Of finding our voice. A consistent creative practice can heal many ailments and answer many questions. Creativity opens the portal and gateway to our truest selves. Allowing us to feel safe enough to listen, feel, and heal. It...
about 3 years ago • 4 min read
What is trauma, Reader? There can be confusion about it because we hear the term thrown around a lot. I hope that by clarifying its meaning; you feel inspired. We often feel more powerful when we gain clarity around a topic or emotion. What trauma actually is Trauma doesn’t always result from any type of event. It’s more about our body's ability to process and release. Sarah Baldwin, an expert in somatic trauma healing and nervous system regulation, says: “Trauma is about how any event...
over 3 years ago • 3 min read
Hey Reader, A big part of mental health is feeling connected. To yourself and others. Loneliness is a huge epidemic that’s a symptom of lacking connection. This happens because many of us are afraid to be seen or to see others 🤭. Especially by those we love. My guess is it comes down to vulnerability. It’s uncomfortable and often gets us in a dysregulated state. ⛰️ Redefining big emotions This brings us to another key part of mental health: regulation. Knowing how to notice, experience, and...
over 3 years ago • 3 min read
Why do we like multitasking, Reader? Rudy Vidal in Multitasking Doesn’t Work says: “Being more selective about what we do—prioritizing—takes time and effort, and the results aren’t immediately visible. We don’t want to be perceived as lazy or unproductive. Prioritizing is a risk. It means placing your bets on a few things and disregarding others for the time being. It feels safer to do a little bit of everything.” We’ve been indoctrinated into the “fast and easy” way of life. Multitasking...
over 3 years ago • 3 min read