Every once in a while it's important to let people know, or remind people who you are, what you like, how you think and so many more details. (Actually I hope you do this everyday! Letting people see and know the real you!)

Well today I have a video for you. I have received some amazing questions lately and thought it was time I found some space to answer a few.

I get so excited about the Energy of Compassion because it asks us to be involved with loving ourselves and one another. Compassion reminds us to; leave all that judgment at the door, and instead requests us to; ask questions, listen, look deeper…inviting us into experiences that we may not otherwise be a part of and with people we may not generally have the opportunity to interact with.

Do you have a morning routine or ritual…do you have both…have you ever thought of the difference?

Ritual or Routine:

The difference between Routine and Ritual is the awareness you have before you take an action. While routines can be actions that occur each morning—such as having tea or coffee, taking a shower, or walking the dog—rituals are viewed as a specific practice which include a sense of mindfulness and a time for purposeful connection to your quiet Self or inner voice.

You are the creator AND the recipient of Energy in your life.

Just as you move around in this physical world everyday, you also move around the energetic world, engaging in the connectedness of Life.

There are so many fun, and simple, ways to strengthen and expand your connections to the Energetic world around and within you.

Can We Be Friends ~ Emily Hall

Do you have a close friend? Someone who inspires you, treats you well, loves you, and speaks up when you need to hear the truth.

This was originally published by Elephant Journal online

The concept of working with Elements (Earth, Fire, Water, Air, Metal) is familiar to many through the tradition of Feng Shui and it’s use of wood, fire, earth, metal, water to create harmony and peace within homes or businesses. I ask you to consider that these same tools are also available to assist us to bringing peace and harmony into our Body and Spirit and to deepen our connection with meditation. The Elements are a beautiful tool of communication to use with Ourself, and much of this communication already occurs on a regular basis. When we bring purposeful awareness to this enjoyable practice it benefits us by strengthening the bond of communication and trust we have when listening to our own internal voice.

English (or which ever language is spoken in your home) is not your child’s first language. Your beautiful infant is crying and you have tried diapers, food and snuggling. You whisper in you mind; “I wish you could just tell me what you need”. Your toddler is throwing a tantrum you can’t understand and are unable to assist them in quieting. In these circumstances we are seeking some avenue of much needed communication. When these moments of frustration and non-communication occur with your child; when you are confused as to what they need, and they are not able to find or they are to young to use words, remember that English is not your child’s first language.

This was originally published as an interview in 2015 with Blooma, a yoga studio for Mothers in Minneapolis MN

Motherhood is a balancing act.

This interview was originally published in May 2014 by Twin Cities Midwifery