Inner View Wellness (2026)

21/12/2025

Today is World Meditation day!

The word meditation is now becoming more familiar in the mainstream, but let’s be honest; for many, it still evokes feelings of uncertainty. We often fear what we don’t understand.

Meditation is not a mysterious, cultish Eastern practice. It is simply brain training and the formal practice of mindfulness.

Peace isn’t a distant dream; it begins right here, with us. The Dalai Lama famously said that if every eight-year-old in the world is taught meditation, we will eliminate violence from the world within one generation. That is a truly inspiring vision we can all get behind.

In our fast-paced world, we desperately need the silence and openness that meditation offers.

Meditation gives us the space to connect to our true selves and show up and respond with clarity and intention, instead of just reacting to every stimulus. At its core, it is a powerful tool for inner transformation.

If you’ve heard those fearful thoughts: “I don’t have time,” “I can’t sit still,” “My mind is too busy”; know that you are not alone! The beauty of meditation is that it meets you right where you are.

Today, let’s all take a deep breath and appreciate the amazing benefits this practice offers. Give yourself the gift of a few minutes of silence to reconnect to your authentic self.

If you’re open to learning, I can help you create a sustainable practice that works for you.

15/12/2025

Stepping out of the cold and into the magical atmosphere of The Madison Greenhouse yesterday was truly inspiring! It was a privilege connecting with so many phenomenal women-owned businesses. Promoting my three books and Inner View Wellness classes was the perfect way to warm up a chilly winter day. Feeling incredibly grateful, energized, and motivated!

12/12/2025

I’ve always loved Maya Angelou’s words, “When you know better, you do better.” However, this humble reminder often turns into an unfair expectation we place on others; wondering why some don’t know better.

For years, I’ve been caught on the “gerbil wheel” and struggled in certain relationships, trying to understand them by viewing the cycle as a lesson, but then unable to get off. Cycles that persist and become draining signal it’s time for a shift in perspective.

Acceptance is a first step, but tolerance alone isn’t enough when those behaviors continually cross our boundaries. True change happens when we begin to understand why they operate as they do.

We are quick to judge others as ignorant, but the core realization is that people are operating on different frequencies. This understanding is not a judgment, and it’s certainly not an ego trip. Thinking you are “better” is the ego’s trap.

While you are expanding, learning, and seeking a deeper understanding, they may be constrained by their current level of awareness, emotional capacity, or experience, still cycling through old patterns.

Trying to reason with someone on another wavelength doesn’t work. You will never be able to reach them, and that’s okay.

The true, heartfelt breakthrough is the recognition that they can be who they are (on their frequency), and you can be who you are (on yours).

This mutual co-existence, free of the need to fix or explain, is refreshing and sets you free.

The next time you feel the urge to explain yourself for the umpteenth time, have the last word to “win” an argument, or worry about their perception of your growth - DON’T!

Remember: They don’t know better, and their expansion is not your responsibility. Your only job is to work on your own frequency. Tune into your wisdom, hold your peace, and use the energy you once spent on explaining to fuel your own journey. That’s where true mindful living begins.

09/12/2025

I recently found myself at an art gallery; an activity I would have avoided like the plague more than a decade ago! As a writer, I now have a deep appreciation for all forms of art. I recognize the heart and soul poured into its creation and genuinely believe that all artists serve as instruments for inspiration from the cosmos.

We’ve all heard negative comments like, “I don’t know what they were thinking,” when discussing someone’s creative work. Walking through the gallery, it was easy to recognize that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. It was a powerful reminder that we need to spend less time judging and instead explore the talent and creativity that exists within each of us.

Each one of us is an artist in our own way and are here on this planet to express our creativity. Who gets to say what is “good” or “bad”? In a world of eight billion, you can’t possibly please everyone.

The key is to show up as your authentic self and do what truly inspires, excites, and gets you out of bed in the morning. If you’re worried about what others are saying, don’t be! What other people think of you is none of your business.

What is that one thing you’ve been holding back; the creation or idea you would pursue that would bring you joy and light to this world? Don’t let anyone stop you from showing up and expressing your true self. Go ahead and spark your creativity!

08/12/2025

Happy Monday! As we step into a new week, I wanted to share what my teacher used to say that nearly all of our modern problems stem from; what he called the “Hurry, Curry, Worry” in our lives.

Let’s take a moment to check in with ourselves and see if you recognize this trio in your lives:

- Hurry: We are constantly rushing; chasing the clock and mistaking overscheduling and taking on too many activities for productivity. This constant state of ‘Go, Go, Go’ is the root cause of our anxiety. Rushing takes us out of the present moment and keeps our nervous system in a state of high alert.

- Curry: This isn’t just about what we eat, but what we take in through all our senses; from processed foods to negative news and toxic thoughts. This diet affects all areas of our lives and starves our body and mind of the nourishment needed to thrive.

- Worry: We spend countless hours ruminating the past or catastrophizing the future. Worrying is a mental habit that changes nothing about the outcome and gets you nowhere, draining your mental energy.

Today, let’s consciously choose to step off the treadmill of “Hurry, Curry, Worry.”

Take a moment to breathe. Settle into your chair, feel your feet on the ground, and just notice where the rush, the negativity, or the unnecessary concern is showing up in your body or mind right now.

You have the power to choose calm over chaos.

Wishing you an amazing week ahead!

05/12/2025

A life well-lived is often described as one without regrets. But how do we get there? It starts by ending the guilt and the habit of beating ourselves up over the past.

The constant comparison to perfect ideals and endless trends leads us to feel we’ve failed as parents, spouses, and in other areas of our lives. We all have those moments we wish we could rewind. However, life is not about being ahead of every trend; it’s about learning in every moment. The past is a lesson, not a life sentence. If you know better now, you’ll do better now; that’s growth.

The relentless voice of “shoulda, coulda” is the mind’s primary tool for keeping you stuck and on edge, constantly reminding you of perceived failures. As a parent, I see the pressure and advice overload everyday.

I remember being so stressed and busy during my pregnancies, worried I wasn’t doing enough rather than excited and present, which later brought on the added guilt of the perceived effects on my children.

Now that they are older, the judgment continues. I hear that I don’t give them the right vitamins, enough of the right proteins, or that I don’t push them enough into sports or certain academic subjects!

While there are countless things we could have done or not done, we can’t beat ourselves up over them. The truth is, you can never do it all perfectly, and there is no perfect way or one-size-fits-all.

The realization is this: we are here on this planet to learn. Your entire journey has led you to this moment, shaping the wiser person you are today. We are all works in progress, and the goal is to make each present moment pleasant, by trying your best, learning, and when you know better, keep doing better. I wasn’t always the most patient or present mom, but I know better now, and I actively work on that.

As you enter the weekend, remember: Don’t be so hard on yourself. Leave the past behind, ground yourself in the present moment, and try your best. You got this!

04/12/2025

Forgiveness is a tough one! People will do and say things that are sometimes hurtful; I was reminded of this last week. In those moments, we have two choices: be bitter and carry its weight or choose to forgive and move on. It’s tough because we are constantly stuck in our minds replaying stories of how we’ve been wronged. Yet, it’s all part of our growth and learning.

“Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.” This is wise but how on earth does it work?

It happens when we understand that forgiveness is not about the other person. It’s a gift or balm we give to ourselves to move on. With forgiveness, we learn to respond without letting it fester, linger, and leave scars. It allows us to let go and stay grounded in the present.

I’m reminded of the Buddha’s wisdom for this: holding onto resentment is like holding hot coal with the intent of throwing it at another. We are the only ones getting burned, remaining chained to the pain of the past and carrying it into our future.

My teacher would say, it’s not just about forgiving, we have to also forget. If we don’t forget, this is when the pain lingers and the mind replays the stories. True healing lies in recognizing that the event belongs entirely to the past. We have to actively choose to forget; to let go of the emotional residue and intentionally move on.

When we choose forgiveness, we step fully into the present moment, recognizing that our mind is an accumulation of thoughts, and we possess the power to release the ones that no longer serve us. Another powerful reminder comes from Jesus, who, while on the cross, said: “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” By choosing freedom over bitterness, we cut the chains of the past and allow ourselves to be fully present and whole.

03/12/2025

My daughter came home yesterday, excited to share the results of a personality test she took at school. She excitedly discussed her traits and friends who had similar ones. Then she said, “You should take it, but it’s so obvious you’re an extrovert!”

Hold on! What? Me, an extrovert? Nope!

I can see why she’d think that. As a mom, I feel like I’m always “on,” and most people who don’t know me; assume I’m an extrovert. I remember years ago when a friend described herself as an Ambivert. It was an aha moment. An ambivert is someone whose personality features a blend of introverted and extroverted traits, allowing them to draw energy and function from both social interaction and periods of solitude.

“That has to be me,” I thought, because I can be the loudest in a room and can talk to anybody. I labeled myself an ambivert for a long, long time.

But the truth is, I was a fake ambivert! I am an introvert!

I now fully embrace my introverted nature; I don’t hide it. This is the authentic me. The period of COVID-19 confinement truly solidified this realization. While the world was stressing about the lack of human contact, I relished every quiet, low-key moment. I truly appreciate the silence.

The truth is this: I do not gain energy from social settings, even though I am sociable, talkative, and enjoy being with people. That’s the key difference: where you draw your energy from.

This entire journey from mislabeling to self-acceptance is essentially an exercise in mindfulness. I’ve learned that true self-awareness requires non-judgmental observation of your internal state; especially where your energy comes from.

Mindfulness means honoring our body’s energy needs. When you recognize your true personality type, you stop forcing yourself into behaviors that drain you and start choosing actions that replenish you.

Living your authentic self means recognizing the moment you begin to feel depleted and consciously choosing the action that will replenish you, without guilt or self-judgment.

Now your turn! What’s your personality trait, and are you living your authentic self?

02/12/2025

I had an interesting interaction last week while promoting my book, ‘The Petals of Unity,’ at an event. My work attempts to explore a core conviction I hold deeply: that at their core, all religions carry the same singular truth, that there is no separation.

The person I spoke with shared her view of God’s kingdom as a distant, hard-to-reach place, and of humanity as fundamentally flawed and separate, saved only by Jesus’ sacrifice for our sins. I offered a different view based on Jesus’s “The kingdom of God is within you.”

While we didn’t agree, I respected her opinions. The conversation reminded me of the following:
“I tried to find Him on the Christian cross, but He was not there; I went to the Temple of the Hindus and to the old pagoda, but I could not find a trace of Him anywhere. I searched the mountains and the valleys but neither in the heights nor in the depths was I able to find Him. I went to the Kaaba in Mecca, but He was not there either. I questioned the scholars and philosophers, but He was beyond their understanding. I then looked into my heart and it was there where He dwelled that I saw him; He was nowhere else to be found.” ~Sufi mystic

It’s a beautiful truth for us to think about: God is not separate from us.

The same divine spark we look up to, the one we call God, Jesus, Krishna, Buddha, Allah, or by a thousand other names, resides within the deepest chamber of our own being. And if God is not separate from us, then we can’t be separate from each other.

If you are open to it, let this be your thought for the day: You are a sacred space. You don’t have to journey to a distant land or climb the highest mountain to find the divine. Just look into your heart or the person beside you.

01/12/2025

I’ve been hearing the term “rage bait” lately, especially among younger people. It describes the intentional provocation of others to elicit a strong, angry reaction.

While it often feels like that’s what’s happening in our interactions, there’s a key lesson we need to understand: No one has the remote control to your emotions except you.

For many years of my marriage, my anger levels would regularly go to the maximum automatically. The journey to realizing I couldn’t change my husband; only myself, took a long time. I knew the shift had finally happened when, one day, my husband stood in the kitchen and said, “You’re pushing my buttons!” This had always been my internal thought, and suddenly, he was using it! That was the moment of realization: I was changing.

We often blame external people or events for our reactions. But as Dr. Wayne Dyer famously said, “If you squeeze an orange, you get orange juice.” The reaction that comes out is what was inside us all along.

It’s never about them; it’s about us. The external person or event is just the squeeze. The reaction reveals what was triggered within.

When you practice mindfulness, you cultivate an awareness that disarms “rage bait.” You recognize the other person may not know better, and their behavior cannot control your inner state.

Does this mean you can’t be triggered? No. Having this human experience means you’ll have those internal stirs.

The difference is that with awareness and tools, you can recalibrate sooner. You can pause, recognize the trigger, and respond mindfully, instead of reacting automatically with anger.

Your anger shows you what you need to work on. The external situation is simply helping you heal within and move to the next level.

Remember: You are in charge of your remote control. Keep practicing, healing, and responding.

28/11/2025

We fear the stillness and run from it, mistaking it for boredom. The relentless need to be “in the know” keeps us constantly plugged in and seek external stimuli; a conversation, a podcast, a screen, music, all to avoid the simple act of being.

This fear of quiet is rooted in the mistake of believing that aloneness and loneliness are the same. They are not. Loneliness is a state of lack; aloneness is a state of chosen solitude. Stepping away from the outside world isn’t a sign of depression; it’s an act of self-love, a vital practice that grounds us and allows for true connection.

Have you taken a walk lately? During this time, we perform multiple tasks for the mind; greeting people, crossing roads, or distracted by our devices, ensuring we’re never mindful. We take this habit to the gym, relying on stimuli to make it through, never realizing the profound change that happens when we simply allow ourselves to be in the moment. Next time you’re on a treadmill, I have a challenge for you. Simply walk on the treadmill without sound, conversation, or visuals. What happens in that stillness? The self you’ve been running from finally steps forward.

I once resented my father for suggesting I needed to speak less, feeling he was crushing my authenticity. Today, I’m grateful he was my first teacher on this path. That resentment we hold for parental feedback, seeing it only as criticism, often blinds us to deeper wisdom. The wisdom he taught me, and what we resist today, is that the greatest strength is not found in constant interaction, but in deliberate stillness.

Silence is our forgotten superpower. The noise will always keep us distracted, ensuring we never access this power. It’s okay to be bored; we don’t need constant stimuli. It’s in those quiet moments, stripped of noise, that we connect to our true self, receive needed guidance, and tap into our creative inspiration.

So, as you go into the weekend, embrace the stillness. Take that time in silence, quiet those thoughts, and reconnect with the real you. Enjoy it. The outside world can wait.

27/11/2025

I’ve written and self-published three books quietly, never needing to make a big deal. But the book I published earlier this year, The Petals of Unity, feels different. It truly pulls at my heartstrings. It’s a message that’s important to share at this time in the world: that unity is possible, all paths are valid, and we need to awaken to the truth of who we are.

This week, I did something completely outside my comfort zone. I took a massive leap of faith and showed up to promote my books and my Inner View Wellness classes at an event.

This decision was underscored by a tough conversation I had a couple of weeks ago. My youngest daughter, discussing career paths, confessed, “Mom, there are so many interesting things out there but they either don’t pay much or people won’t respect you for it.” It was heartbreaking to hear how external programming makes kids doubt their North Star. It was a powerful reminder that our children are watching us; watching to see if we live the truth we speak.

My shift from corporate comfort to authentic courage wasn’t easy. I spent 22 years in the corporate world, and that mindset took time to reframe. My business background helped me structure this passion, but the bigger task was shedding the shackles of ‘what the world thinks.’ For too long, I was bound by the fear of being a “failure” in a culture that defined what success looked like. Now, I say: How dare someone else define my success!

At the event this week, I met many women who have beautifully channeled their passion into thriving businesses. It was an affirmation that respect is a mindset. It’s what you believe and the stories you tell yourself. If you’re living your truth, you don’t have to worry about what others think.

We all have an inner calling, our true self wanting to be expressed. Follow your North Star and define your own success!

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