Love & Life Elevated

I'm really excited about this research out of UCLA dedicated to spirituality and the positive effects that spiritual practices have in our lives.

Abraham Maslow said, "A musician must make music, an artist must paint, a poet must write, if he is to be ultimately at peace with himself. What a man can be, he must be. This need we may call self-actualization. . . . "

Today I want to talk about getting vulnerable, going all in, and risking love, risking being hurt. When we cultivate love, we allow the deepest of our souls to be seen. Nurture and grow love between all beings.

Presence is about being in the here and now, embracing our wholeness and presence in this world. Mindfulness can help us to focus on the present moment and break free from past pains that may still be holding us back. Through presence, we can recognize that we are enough as we are right now in this very moment - no matter what we have been told or feel sometimes. We can tap into the power of our t...

When we give ourselves permission for self-discipline, we can lean into the appointments we set with ourselves, like prioritizing self-care and following through. Be a witness to loving yourself with self-discipline and self-care. 

Ikigai encourages us to lean into the meaning of our lives by connecting our values, needs, aspirations, and skills so that we can find purposeful work.  It is through this understanding that we can discover our own ikigai and create an impact on the world that is bigger than ourselves. 

Just like you..... I feel so many emotions that call into question my commitment to myself and my belongingness. Allow this community to help you to heal. Reclaim and own your story. I am so grateful for the time we have together. 

Smiling is an incredible tool we all possess and can be a powerful act to positively affect our moods, health and relationships. Unleash your smile today and see how it will change your life for the better! Studies have shown that smiling not only has psychological benefits, but physiological benefits as well. Smiling triggers oxytocin, a hormone associated with positive emotions and stress-relief...

I've been studying happiness for decades now, but a recent feature on one of my favorite weekend shows, CBS Sunday Morning, featured Robert Waldinger, a true expert on happiness. You can catch his Ted Talk here which has garnered over 23 million views:  https://youtu.be/8KkKuTCFvzI Happiness doesn't come from making a lot of money, having a perfect physique, the coolest car or largest home. True h...

Arambhashura, "A Hero at the Beginning," in other words, this is about being energetic or bold only at the outset. The average person who sets an intention for the New Year has lost his/her/their way by February 2. We have an opportunity to change this statistic.

More than 75% of our aging is influenced by lifestyle. Telomeres, the caps of our DNA, may hold the key. Longer telomere length is linked to longer life and greater life expectancy. I'll share how to help lengthen and strengthen telomeres and live a life of purpose and fulfillment.

Today's message is inspired by the stoic philosopher, Seneca. Pretend today is the end of your life. Postpone nothing. Let us live whole today. Wake up. There's work to do.

What is the vision you are holding for yourself? Do you know how to set your intention in action and make manifest the principles that help you realize your goals? Write down your goals and intentions every single day - there's a place to begin.

The three words that continue to give me permission to believe are, "I Love Myself." This isn't about narcissism, this is about potential and possibility that wants to be realized. Today I want to take you through 4 practices/principles to steward us through the New Year.

This is a beautiful time for self-recognition and self-reflection. A time to look back as much as it is a time to look forward. 

Today's message is inspired by Howard Thurman, American author, philosopher, theologian, mystic, educator, and civil rights leader. Take this message with you into the new year and be a beneficial presence for all around you.

Gandhi said there is more to life than increasing its speed. Now is the perfect time to release the race and embrace a pace of grace.

This is all about the power of oxytocin, as we've talked about before. I want to encourage you to set an intention to realize your potential. Engage in touch, encouragement, laughter, movement active listening, and movement and your self-love will grow as a result.

Have you ever been told you wouldn't succeed if you went for your dreams? Are you ready to set some lofty intentions for 2023? Ask yourself what makes you come alive. Create a level of living and loving that represents your life purpose.

Choose the path that surpasses yourself. Nurture the length and strength of your telomeres through kindness, generosity, conscientiousness, grit, and self-awareness. Let go of pessimism and hostility (unless you want to shorten your lifespan).

Our planet has officially reached a population of 8 billion people, yet loneliness remains exponentially high. Air pollution is increasing our risk of death by 5%, obesity rates continue to climb. Yet there is a solution - and it begins with you and I.

Show the qualities you are made for. Honesty, dignity, endurance, love, freedom, compassion - they are all made for you. You have the choice to be truthful, to endure, to be happy. Choose to be kind. Choose to be gracious.

The power of intention is real. We can bring amazing things to our lives with intention. We can make those intentions become more realized. It's that simple.

This is all about forging a path that speaks to hearts knowing. It is about establishing a connecting and trust with yourself. Pay attention to the good that you do every day. Self-efficacy is one of the most powerful ways to build mental health. 

Napping is a beautiful form of peaceful protest. It helps with hormonal harmony. It helps lengthen and strengthen telomeres. It helps increase collagen production and decrease inflammation. Napping is a great gateway to creativity.