Family & Relationships

  WOW oh WOW! What a ride it has been from the darkest nights to the brightest days (and everything in between) And now this… “Hi Shayne, Congratulations! I am…

It’s always a mental, physical and spiritual high being away from home. To travel the world is the greatest drug I’ve ever experienced and like all other drugs, caffeine included…

Not just today but every day. Celebrate women for what they’ve endured, how far they have come, and for who they are. Women are what give birth to the universe manifested as possibility.

How to benefit from conflict.

I went out for the first time yesterday. To dinner for a dear friends Birthday, 39. My brother would have been 39 on his upcoming birthday, Feb 12. She was…

Today marks two weeks since the sudden passing of my brother. Such a strange almost indescribable feeling. Sometimes it feels like yesterday and sometimes like a lifetime ago. I’ve screamed,…

Facebook asked me what’s on my mind. My Brother  (for those who do not know, he passed away suddenly a few days ago at 38 years old)   My Mom,…

Today before the hustle and bustle of New Year’s celebrations, although mine will be very intimate, I am taking the day to reflect (self-inquiry) on 2017 and all that it…

Photo by Michael Shannon Most recently I have really been challenged with the thought of who “likes” and or supports me and who doesn’t. It’s not a new thought, but it’s…

Our conditioning runs so deep. Being defined by what we do, how busy we are, how much we’ve accomplished. We get so wrapped up in doing we forget about being and being is who we are.

Excuse me for a minute while I wipe the grease off my fingers, and the keyboard… OK I’m back! I started typing and realized I still had grease on my fingers from polishing off a half of bag of chips with some Helluva Good Dip, ever had it?

I was listening to a podcast this morning on anxiety, the stigma, and the people who are brave enough to speak up. I also happened to watch a video that’s…

So we all have a desire to be seen. To know that we’re being listened to, that we matter. It’s part of the human condition. Condition(ing) being the key.

It’s 10AM, I’ve had three coffees, sent my husband off to work, and I am still sitting here in my underwear feeling rather emotional and defeated. It’s been grey and rainy here for the better part of spring, and now summer, and after a really long miserable winter, both weather wise and personal, I have had just about enough.

Imagine two weeks with your family and a good vibe tribe of like-minded people looking to make a difference in their lives and the lives of others while seeing the most beautiful parts of South Africa.

And it can be extremely frightening, especially when being yourself can put you in danger. I’ve struggled with this my entire life. Only letting the world see but a fraction…

This picture, taken by Empty Cup Media at our wedding this summer reminds me that, “Love is not about possession. Love is about appreciation.” As we look into each others eyes, we appreciate each other for who we are, for what we bring to each other and the world. We work together as a team, sometimes feeling like there’s no place where one begins and the other ends.

OMG Chills of TRUTH! You HAVE to read this, no seriously you MUST read this… A Twelve Year Old’s Perspective

I’ve often struggled on my path, sometimes more than I’ve triumphed. Each time was painful, sometimes seeming like beyond relief. But there always seemed to be a light, someone who was there to listen, to remind me of my greatness and to lift me higher.

True story. At least for me it is. I remember being somewhere around the age of 18. I lived with a few friends in a dodgy apartment. “The crack building” it was called.
We had barely any food; popcorn, a bag of potatoes and coffee (no sugar or cream) to be precise.

Do you put yourself and your feelings last? Is it keeping you from living your life fully? Are you afraid to take the first step? Shayne Traviss reflects on the “journey of 1000 miles” and taking the first step.