Awakening Self Blog

Seeing Kindness, Being Kindness

If you have been on the spiritual path a little while, you know what a blessing it is to do random acts of kindness, particularly during the holidays. I love that practice and find it makes a great difference in my life (and hopefully, that of ot… read more

One Mistake Spiritual People Make That Increases Anxiety

excerpt from my forthcoming book on overcoming anxiety! We’ve all done it. With the best of intentions, we set out on the spiritual path, ready to have our awakening, and determined to find the calm, centered, peaceful place within that i… read more

Stepping Out of the Stress-Relief Cycle

Relief! Ever have that feeling after a big project or deadline is done? The stress leading up to it, and the release afterwards? Yes, I had that last night, after my daughter’s birthday party was over. BUT…I also noticed that th… read more

The Ease of Letting Go

Trying to control creates anxiety – but letting go brings me ease. A half hour before writing this blog, I fixed myself some lunch. I was making a salad, and needed to peel some cucumbers. Wanting the peels to be easy to clean up, I ha… read more

Have You Found Your Patronus?

My daughter is a Harry Potter fan, and thus I’ve been a bit educated about the many magical people, places, creatures, and spells in the iconic series. One of the most powerful spells in that series of magical books calls forth your Pat… read more

Attachment, Surrender, and Giving Birth

A little surrender and a lot of non-attachment allowed me to receive what was given and open to new possibilities. Recently, I looked back on the birth of my daughter. The struggles I am currently facing in writing my first book have mirror… read more

5 Things the Butterfly Taught Me

On a pilgrimage to Mount Shasta, butterflies became my spiritual teachers. One of my favorite places in the world is Mount Shasta, and of all the sacred and beautiful locales around this mountain, I love a particular meadow about half-way u… read more