CONGRATULATIONS on pausing to be here now.
It’s not easy in a culture of “never enough” that celebrates chasing deadlines and staying busy.
If you’re like me, consider yourself one of the lucky ones. Not everyone gets a chance to stop and recognize this life-changing opportunity to lean in, take a deep look at yourself, and figure out what matters most to you. And then, skillfully, find ways to orient your life around it.
This is the heart of mindful living – and the optimal backdrop for creativity.
My own mindfulness journey began with a simple 30-day yoga challenge back in 2010. Those downward dogs and twists toned my body, my mind, and my spirit, helping me balance well-being, family life, and a demanding fashion business.
Yoga also awakened a sense of purpose, setting me on a path toward authentic happiness.
I was already happy on so many levels. I had all the things I set out for: a successful design business, loving family, and beautiful home – but deep down, I was tired of chasing after dreams that no longer inspired me and drained by my own perfectionism and a constant drive to do and be more.
Little by little, I added meditation into my daily routine and the changes started to accumulate. What started as short meditations on my morning ferry ride to San Francisco eventually turned into a twice-daily honored tradition.
Yoga and meditation became my anchors. These nourishing rituals connected me to my inner landscape, calming my busy mind, opening my heart, and fostering my creativity. With time, I learned how to relate to my nagging inner critic and vulnerable inner child with compassion and curiosity instead of reactivity. With kind attention, I’m now able to transform old habit energy and limiting beliefs so I can show up with a more skillful, creative, and nurturing presence.
In my late 40’s, I put it all to the test. I remember driving across the Golden Gate bridge on my way to see a pulmonologist. On top of lung issues, I was coming to terms with the fact that my mom was dying, my teen was coming out as transgender, and I was losing my passion for my career in fashion.
As streams of “what if” scenarios swirled through my head, the ultimate question I kept coming back to was:
How do I want to show up for all of this?
Thanks to mindfulness, instead of falling apart, I leaned into my practice to face these challenges with love and understanding instead of fear. Grounded in gratitude and an intention to live life fully – through the joys and the sorrows – I was able to navigate the overwhelm and make space to create sacred moments along the way.
Mindfulness helped me transform my suffering. It allowed me to connect deeply with my mom and make peace with her passing, to bond with and advocate for my daughter, and to honor my health and well-being. It gave me the clarity and courage to follow my heart, transitioning my career to become a mindfulness meditation mentor and coach.
THE BEST PART? I’ve found a sustainable path of well-being that nurtures my joy, my creativity, and a sense of purpose, even in the midst of chaos.
The heart of my coaching is sharing this path with you, co-creating a tailored-to-your-life mindfulness routine to help you tune into what matters most to you. And together, we can spread our ease, joy, and authentic happiness into the collective consciousness.
I’m truly honored to share this journey with you.
