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BizzyToothMommy blogger, dentist, and business owner Ritu Rao interviewed me recently about how to find fulfillment in your business and life. While her blog is written for dentists who own their own business and are also mothers, our discussion applies to anyone. Enjoy this 22 minute conversation about ways you can find satisfaction in yourRead more

Clients typically ask what it’s like to experience personal growth and change. Just like The Velveteen Rabbit queried The Skin Horse in Margery Williams’ children’s tale, clients want to know, “Does it hurt?” and “Does it happen all at once?” If you’ve ever built a snowman or a large snowball, then you remember how at first when you packedRead more

While you’re here, what will you produce? How will you contribute? But wait a minute, I’m not talking about producing in the sense that we typically think of. Instead I’m wondering how you will allow your essential nature to shine forth its unique radiance. “You are not on this planet to produce anything with yourRead more

as i live completely from inspiration led by that strong inner urge i’m told it appears at times that i’m frivolous in my choices whimsical in my nature arbitrary in my direction even noncommittal and while i understand how it might appear that way to others looking at my life from out there from inRead more

This is a slogan that was made popular as a way to encourage people to meditate. However, I’ve found it to be true regardless of whether you meditate or not. In order to access all that is available to you in life, it’s necessary to go within and listen to your own inner knowing, yourRead more

I was reminded yesterday of how so many people differentiate between their humanness and their spirituality.  And while there are some benefits to clarifying and separating the two concepts, when it comes to living life here on earth, this distinction can be problematic and create division in our thinking where none is needed. Here’s anRead more

A happy couple once taught me one of the secrets to their successful relationship, and that is the concept of a “Do Over”.  When one of them steps in it and wishes she had said it differently or perhaps said nothing at all, she simply says “Do Over”.  He understands that that means all isRead more

I recently came across this quote by Dr. Wayne Dyer which aptly encapsulates the role of the past: “The past is a trail you leave behind, much like the wake of a speedboat.  That is, it’s a vanishing trail temporarily showing you where you were.  The wake of a boat doesn’t affect its course–obviously itRead more

Our American culture teaches us to ‘go after what we want’, to ‘chase our dreams’, and to ‘manifest our destiny’.  And yet, when we do this, life can be like an elusive game of hide-n-seek, as we actively chase after something, only to find it difficult to reach.  But what if we have it allRead more

Perhaps you’ve heard the song chorus of “do-be-do-be-do”?  Well this is a slight twist on that.  And it answers the question, “How do I live life?”  Answer:  “Be-Do-Be-Do-Be-Do”. Let me explain…  Life works best when we’re in a state of being, meaning we’re tuning into our internal GPS, listening to our inner knowing, following ourRead more