My Pivotal “Oprah” Moment
March 16, 2017
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There are moments in life when time stands still, the world seems to pause and everything goes quiet. These moments seem to last forever, for
What’s working and what’s not?
February 8, 2017
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I’m in the process of radically shifting my life. It all started mid-November 2016 and it’s been going strong since. I talked about this big
If you need to solve a problem, go out for a walk.
January 18, 2017
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My philosophy is if you need to solve a problem, go out for a walk. Get some fresh air and clear your mind, and you’re
The Strange Thing I’m Thankful For This Year
November 22, 2016
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Being a sassy /anti-anything standard kind of gal, I’d like to offer an alternative view on “giving thanks” this Thanksgiving. Instead of the obvious “give
What is Your Busy Mind so Busy Doing?
October 5, 2016
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One thing’s for sure, our minds are busy. We are easily distracted from the moment and oftentimes absent all together. It’s okay to admit it.
Finding Time in Silence
September 20, 2016
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Last week I retreated into silence during a few days at Pendle Hill Retreat Center with meditation teachers Scott and Nancy McBride. The power of
What Truly Matters Most?
August 23, 2016
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I’ve been shifting and sorting through the levels of my psyche, searching for the words to describe the core of what truly matters most to
Slaying the Dragon: How I Faced My Fear of Heights
August 2, 2016
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I am afraid of heights in wide-open spaces. I can usually deal when I’m standing still, like when I’m in a tall building, but put
Goodbye Careful Cara: Next Steps
July 13, 2016
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My last blog post, “Goodbye Careful Cara,” caught me by surprise. My public declaration about finally mustering up the courage to leave behind my false
Goodbye Careful Cara
June 28, 2016
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Okay, here it goes. In my gut I’ve wanted to say what I’m about to say for a while and today I’m finally ready to just
My Pivotal “Oprah” Moment
March 16, 2017
8 Comments
There are moments in life when time stands still, the world seems to pause and everything goes quiet. These moments seem to last forever, for better or worse. You know those big vivid moments, when your world instantly turns upside down, demanding your full attention, and later you seem to remember every sensation. These are
What’s working and what’s not?
February 8, 2017
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I’m in the process of radically shifting my life. It all started mid-November 2016 and it’s been going strong since. I talked about this big change the podcast episodes: Radical Shift part 1 and part 2. Radically shifting means to get down into the roots of your life and look directly at exactly how we’re
If you need to solve a problem, go out for a walk.
January 18, 2017
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My philosophy is if you need to solve a problem, go out for a walk. Get some fresh air and clear your mind, and you’re likely to return home with your answer. Move and breathe in rhythm for a prolonged period of time, and you’ll settle down. Move your body in rhythm, and you’ll calm
The Strange Thing I’m Thankful For This Year
November 22, 2016
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Being a sassy /anti-anything standard kind of gal, I’d like to offer an alternative view on “giving thanks” this Thanksgiving. Instead of the obvious “give thanks for what you have,” I’m looking at it from a different perspective. I’m giving thanks for this year’s “NO’s.” Yep, you read that correctly. I am grateful for the
What is Your Busy Mind so Busy Doing?
October 5, 2016
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One thing’s for sure, our minds are busy. We are easily distracted from the moment and oftentimes absent all together. It’s okay to admit it. It’s actually liberating. It’s not your fault. We’ve been conditioned to be busy — really busy. We’re taught to do, do, do. We’re not taught how to simply “be.” The
Finding Time in Silence
September 20, 2016
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Last week I retreated into silence during a few days at Pendle Hill Retreat Center with meditation teachers Scott and Nancy McBride. The power of a few days away is a true gift and I’m grateful for the opportunity to sink into quiet to get clear. I’m inspired to share an excerpt on silence from
What Truly Matters Most?
August 23, 2016
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I’ve been shifting and sorting through the levels of my psyche, searching for the words to describe the core of what truly matters most to me. To be honest, it’s grueling and often messy work, and not for the faint-hearted. As I wrote about in my last post, “Standing on Shaky Ground,” excavating through the
Slaying the Dragon: How I Faced My Fear of Heights
August 2, 2016
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I am afraid of heights in wide-open spaces. I can usually deal when I’m standing still, like when I’m in a tall building, but put me in a car that is traversing a mountain and you’ll find me in the back seat with my head between my knees. There’s something about motion and space that
Goodbye Careful Cara: Next Steps
July 13, 2016
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My last blog post, “Goodbye Careful Cara,” caught me by surprise. My public declaration about finally mustering up the courage to leave behind my false persona of pleasing and perfecting turned out to be a common thread and connector to many of you. Not only did your comments and emails cheer me on as I
Goodbye Careful Cara
June 28, 2016
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Okay, here it goes. In my gut I’ve wanted to say what I’m about to say for a while and today I’m finally ready to just do it. A few days ago I had two “aha” insights. I’ve become Careful Cara. I’m ready to leave her behind. Over the past 12 years, I’ve been meticulously careful and
