The Shadow Hunter

Let me ask you a question. Have you ever changed your life when you hit a "tipping point"? Where you sat in a situation and put up with it for SO. LONG. that eventually, you knew, something had to change? Yup. I feel you.  And I...was very stubborn!  For me, I RESISTED that change with every fiber of my being. Why? Because change is hard. Change is scary. Change shifts your world on its axis.  But change can be necessary.  And change comes with GIFTS. (We'll get into those!) But first...I want to talk about what leads to change. One of the biggest changes in my life was, in part, inspired by a woman I'd worked with. To be very honest -- everything about her triggered me. There was a deep lack of boundaries, consistent misinformation, mismanagement, inappropriate and hurtful comments, elitism..for years.  At first? I tried ignoring it.  Then, I would address it -- even directly, with her. Later, I would enlist help and guidance of those that managed me (and her).  Not

I have a confession to make.  Ready? Here's my secret: I haven't made a successful   New Years resolution in years.  Yup. Failed every time! Me and my brother were asked to write them as kids and then read them out loud (I know) and I...kind of hated this exercise with a passion.  Though I understand the meaning behind it, I just struggle with it. Why? Because I, probably like so many other people, forgot about this resolution about 2 weeks later. Truth.  And it's really, really hard to stick to a new habit when the weather is wet and cold and gross out.  Right?! (Let's blame the weather. That's how I feel about it anyway, haha.) So this year, instead of making a list of grand resolutions to do things  I probably will never wind up doing, I'm going to make one, single, intention. Just one.  That I'll write on a sticky note and keep on my desk as a daily reminder.  I'll even share it with you at the end of this blog post.  But why intention instead of re

Today, I want to talk about one of the most magical feelings in the world. You're going to laugh at me...but here it is: ...the one where you plop into bed after a long day.  RIGHT?? It's like....instant relax mode.  You are completely safe. Warm. Happy. Relaxed. You can peel back the covers, hop in, and put your head on your pillow and close your eyes and it's heaven.  Or maybe its curling up on the couch with your pet (or child, or loved one) and a glass of something after you've been racing around all day.  Or it's finally getting outside for a long run when you've been cooped up indoors and feeling the cool air on your face as you sprint forward.  Whatever that feeling is, it's magical.  You can finally rest. You know that all is well, and you can turn off your thoughts and your body and just sit in the knowing that you're totally SAFE. This blog today is all about having that feeling of infinite safety and warmth...within YOU.  All the time. Sounds