How My Journey Began

"Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes, and having fun." -- Mary Lou Cook

We all experience highs and lows in life and I am no different. My journey can be best described as a steep mountain climb with a few horrible slides towards the ground; maybe a few rock bottom hang-outs. During my climb in the past ten years, I’ve experienced the physical pain of undergoing brain surgery and recovery, the pure emotional pain of losing my Grandma suddenly, the mentally damaging pain of having experienced infidelity in my marriage which led to divorce & the pain of having to “start over” in so many facets of my life (relationships, business, and life).

However, these four distinct situations have led me to finally realizing that things don’t happen TO you, but rather, FOR you. I don’t wish physical pain, grief, dishonesty, brokenheartedness or infidelity on anyone, however, if it has happened to you; I encourage you to keep your head up. I say that, because as I continue to pick up the pieces and rebuild “me”, I have never been more at peace. I’ve learned so much - about myself, about others, and about this world. I smile more than frown, and I laugh daily. I’ve got some new “climbing gear” {metaphorically speaking}, and I feel stronger than ever {physically, mentally, and emotionally}.

To get to this place, I used: movement, faith, breath work, counseling, love, friendship and lots of sunshine. I’m sure there will be future setbacks on my continued journey up that mountain, but I’m confident in my ability to handle what comes my way with grace and faith moving forward.

May this site serve as an inspiration for you, whether you’re in a wonderful high right now of life, or whether you’re at my old rock-bottom hang out. I’m always rooting for you. xo