What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger

The Skinny on Saturn Returns You have either gone through it, you are going to hit it, or you are currently deep in the turbulent trenches of the infamous Saturn Returns. This is the notorious period of our life, which we hit every 30 years or so, where our life… READ MORE

Letter to My Younger “Hopeless” Self

When I was in high school, the boy I sat next to in math class didn't show up to school one day. He was a shy boy who never looked people in the eye when they spoke to him, but despite his quirks, I found him kind and considered him… READ MORE

20 Things You Won’t Learn in School

Several years ago, I left my successful career in advertising to follow my heart and become a writer. Although I left the corporate world behind, my desire to make a difference and express myself creatively never changed. Over time, I found a place for all my advertising knowledge, and that… READ MORE

Is the Pursuit of Happiness Making Us Unhappy?

Today, I consider myself an extremely happy person, but it hasn't always been that way. The truth is that I've made HUGE strides to be where I am today. I had to dig deep inside myself to access authentic joy, the kind that cannot be manufactured by false promises and one-night-stand mantras… READ MORE

The Courage To Ask For Help

How often do you ask for help? How do you feel when you do ask for help? It seems many of us have a difficult time reaching out to others, especially in a time of need. I recently had a student who just graduated from college ask me for help,… READ MORE

How to Live the No Regrets Lifestyle

Is there a relationship that you wish you could wipe out of your mind? Or perhaps a work situation or some other type of regret? Regret is a byproduct of fear and remorse and it doesn’t belong in the Play with the World lifestyle. When you choose to be present in… READ MORE

Intuition vs. Fear: How to Tell the Difference

How do you know the difference between intuition and fear? Or, otherwise put, how do you know if you are making the right choice? On our journey to living life fully we often brush up against emotional walls that represent our comfort zone, especially when we long for something more… READ MORE

Top 25 Things Happy People Do Differently

Like many people, I've gone through some major life changes over the past few years. I was stuck in depression tied to my corporate job. My breakdown turned into a breakthrough, which gave me clarity to follow my heart and change direction in my life. I moved across the country… READ MORE