Why I Started Blogging
I've always loved writing. Through the last several years, I've been blessed that my education or work have also served as outlets to express this love. While I've dabbled in many genres of writing through the years - humorous, educational, academic, inspirational - I've always gravitated to writing that is thought provoking and meaningful.
My Top 3 To-Dos after Gabby Bernstein’s “A Way Through Every Block”
If you’ve meandered through my blog much, you’ve probably picked up on the fact that I’m a big admirer of Gabby Bernstein and her work. So, when she announced her 2016 Summer Retreat, A Way Through Every Block, I was among the first Spirit Junkies to register. This three-day event took place at the end of July at the beautiful Kripalu Center in Stockbridge, Massachusetts.
My Transformational Journey - Listening
If you haven't read Part 1 of My Transformational Journey - The Beginning, take a moment to read it here to set the stage.
At the age of 28, I found myself in a state of emotional distress: I was heartbroken after a breakup, confused about my purpose and relentlessly pouring myself into a job that was draining me. Though I had begun to explore a spiritual practice, my practice was coming from a place of desperation and lack. I was unable (or possibly unwilling) to fully surrender.
My Transformational Journey - The Beginning
In the Fall of 2013, I was going through a pretty rough time. I had just experienced an important breakup and was pouring my heart into a job where I felt overworked and under-appreciated. I felt lost.
I looked for answers as hard as I knew how at the time. I visited my therapist, poured my heart out to friends and drank too much on the weekends.