My Story
I can relate to unexpected losses. I had no idea I would be a single mother raising three boys on my own. I do share custody with their father, but who wants to only have their children half time, 50% of the year … ? I keep doing my best to make the most out of it. It’s working. My sons are caring, fun-loving individuals that I enjoy spending time with. More good news is that the life I lead now, is entirely resonating with WHO I AM. I feel so incredibly fortunate. I couldn't say that about myself before my divorce.
My biggest issue was moving up and out of the trauma that unfolded at that time. I had felt like such a victim. I had so much grief and anger. Somehow, I also had some awareness that it was going to be a huge learning curve for me. I knew I would help others with what I learned some day. I wanted so badly to move into an empowered way of being. In other words, pivoting off of "WHY me??!!" to "Ok, How can I make this work FOR me?" Hindsight served me well: My ex husband actually became one of my best teachers, because I figured out how to transform the betrayal and how to use it to empower myself. Now, I can confidently say, " I could not have been the woman I am now, had I stayed in that relationship. " The culmination of my experiences and the wisdom gained, resulted in a book I self-published: "12 Spiritual Truths for Starting Over." I wanted to make something good out of what happened by offering help to others. So you see it IS possible to flip terrible, traumatic experiences. I empower my clients. I teach them these skills and my guidance provides a path to healing. I look forward to watching you bloom into your most empowered self! |
My Experience
I share pictures of my travels here, because they have enriched my soul's journey so much. Each place I traveled to had a purpose: to seek out sacred lands. Here are a few; Sedona, Islands off Maine, Jamaican ruins, Assisi, Rome, Paris (Chartes and Notre Dame Cathedrals), Cathar castles in the Languedoc region of Southern France, a pilgrimage to Mary's cave at Maxime Saint de Baume, and natural hot springs in Tuscany. Does it get any better than this? I intend to keep living my life to the fullest. And one day not to far off in the future, I will lead retreats to one of these amazing areas.
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Port Royal, Jamaica
Sedona, Arizona
I took my sons on a road trip to see the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone park in 2017. Three nights we slept in a teepee.
Angels' Landing, Zion National Park
Tuscany, Italy
My journey to Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume (Mary Magdelene's cave) in Southern France.
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I live on the central coast of California in a funky ole fishing town (now a tourist attraction) where I host two listings for Airbnb. We have a sacred rock on our coastline that used to be a volcano and part of "The Seven Sisters" - land whose ancestors include the Salinian and Chumash nations.
My two teenage boys are at home and attending high school. My oldest son is a professional ballet dancer in Las Vegas.
I participate in Dances for Universal Peace and I love attending ecstatic dance. I take good care of myself with a rigorous self-care routine that includes hiking, yoga, meditation, gym workouts, and eating clean foods. Music and Nature is my therapy!
I like to think of myself as a guide/facilitator, teacher, nature/animal lover, wisdom seeker, heart opener, body temple, music lover, way shower, yogi, entrepreneur, shaman in training, dancer, writer, traveler, and most importantly - a mindful mother of three sons. I have been devoted to my spiritual path and personal growth since I turned 19 years old, when I attended my first meditation class/training.
Teachers I've studied and in-person training have included the following; Clarissa Pinkola-Estes, Michael Tamura, Ganga White, Dee Wallace, Jennifer McClean, Sandra Ingerman, Jane Burns, Shabda Kahn, Gayan Gregory Long, Jean Houston, Judith Orloff, Jean Shinoda-Bolen, Denise Linn, and Joan Borysenko, Carolyn Myss, and Aleya Dao.
My two teenage boys are at home and attending high school. My oldest son is a professional ballet dancer in Las Vegas.
I participate in Dances for Universal Peace and I love attending ecstatic dance. I take good care of myself with a rigorous self-care routine that includes hiking, yoga, meditation, gym workouts, and eating clean foods. Music and Nature is my therapy!
I like to think of myself as a guide/facilitator, teacher, nature/animal lover, wisdom seeker, heart opener, body temple, music lover, way shower, yogi, entrepreneur, shaman in training, dancer, writer, traveler, and most importantly - a mindful mother of three sons. I have been devoted to my spiritual path and personal growth since I turned 19 years old, when I attended my first meditation class/training.
Teachers I've studied and in-person training have included the following; Clarissa Pinkola-Estes, Michael Tamura, Ganga White, Dee Wallace, Jennifer McClean, Sandra Ingerman, Jane Burns, Shabda Kahn, Gayan Gregory Long, Jean Houston, Judith Orloff, Jean Shinoda-Bolen, Denise Linn, and Joan Borysenko, Carolyn Myss, and Aleya Dao.
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