Topics that Matter

Letting Go of Perfect

Our quest for perfection can leave us exhausted, frustrated, and disappointed in many aspects of our lives.  This mighty discussion reminds us that the pressure we put on ourselves to be perfect in every aspect of our lives isn’t the key to happiness. Rather, it gets in the way of happiness, success, self-trust, and intuition. The “Letting Go of Perfect” talk is full of wit, insight and includes techniques to help us see differently and learn from our experiences.

The Secret Gift of Surrendering

Contrary to the dictionary definition, Surrendering is not about giving up or giving in to whatever the challenge may be in our lives. No one’s journey is seamless or smooth. This powerful discussion dispels the myth of surrendering and teaches us about the important lesson found in the process of asking, “What is this situation or experience trying to teach me?”

The Power of Bouncing Back

The Art of Acceptance and Managing Expectations

What matters for our well-being is how we interpret the events we encounter.  Easy to say; harder to practice.  Understanding the value and significance of our actions and reactions to others and situations is one of the most powerful lessons we can learn.   It’s never the situation that causes the actual discomfort but rather how we choose to interpret and respond that can determine our experience. The magic is in letting go of expectations and outcomes and focusing on how we’re feeling about events happening in the moment. This powerful talk offers insight and guidance on how to practice acceptance and manage our expectations.

FEAR: The Gift of Going Through It

We all have fear in our lives. 

Every. Single. One. Of. Us. 

Relationships, career, health-- it doesn't matter what category-- fear tends to lurk in the shadows of our desires keeping us from taking a tiny step forward or making a major life change. We imagine the worst and can become paralyzed, stuck in the predictable daily holding pattern. We replay the "what if" record over and over in our head and conclude each day that the risks of uncertainty or losing what we have are just not worth the treasures that change can bring.
This talk, this time together, is about learning how to lean into the fear so you can take that next step in whatever area of your life you are feeling stuck. Gain insight into understanding how we view fear, how important it is to go through it, and the gifts received from learning how to embrace it.

The Journey to Worthiness

Why do we question our worthiness?  What makes us feel unworthy? How do we develop a sense of worth?  Understanding our worthiness is truly one of the most important commitments we can make to ourselves.  It is truly a journey worth taking.  This powerful talk and open discussion will address those questions while offering insight to help expand our sense of value and worth.    

UNCOVERING THE FORGIVENESS WITHIN US

The need to forgive, no one is immune from it. We all have someone or something to forgive at one point in our lives. We consume ourselves with anger, contempt, and resentment, waiting for an apology or for things to go back to the way they once were. Denying forgiveness hurts us and continues to hurt us until we decide to release our grip and let go of the painful past. This process of letting go is forgiveness.

This talk provides the opportunity wade through this simple concept of forgiveness that tends to be so deeply challenging for us to practice.

The Benefits of Setting Boundaries in Relationships

Setting boundaries in relationships can be tough.  It can be downright scary.  Why?  Because it means we must learn to say no.  It means we must stop overriding our needs to please others and let go of being bothered by someone who is demanding, invasive, or pushy. 

Instead, we should strive for personal growth. This growth can’t exist without creating boundaries and setting them is essential if we want to be fully healthy-- both physically and emotionally.  It means we must step up for ourselves and tell others “no” when necessary. 

Creating healthy boundaries is empowering.  Great things happen when we learn to set our own personal limits with those around us. This open discussion and powerful talk offers insight and useful tools for creating your own healthy boundaries in all relationships. 

Navigating Through Self Doubt

We all have experienced self-doubt at one time or another. 

All of us.

Self-doubt is that quiet but persuasive voice that creeps in and makes us question our abilities and efforts.  It can cause us to wonder if we are on the right track, cripple our ability to move forward, or make us mistrust the next move in life.  The next thing we know, we feel like we are not good enough or smart enough to do anything.

Self-doubt can sabotage if not recognized, managed, and understood.

This talk is about learning to navigate through the self-doubt and offers inspiration and useful practices for doing so in all aspects of life.

Finding the Miracles in Every Day

Often times we get caught up in the busyness of life.  Our view gets narrow. We move from thing to thing, without much thought of what is going on around us.  Especially during this time of year. It can be easy to lose sight of the everyday miracles and question if such things even exist.

It just happens.  We simply forget to pause and “see” the miracles or marvels that exist in every day. 

But they do.  Miracles abound.

This inspiring discussion offers an opportunity to realize-- instead of dismiss-- the miracles that flow constantly.  A time to recognize the gifts waiting to be seen, felt, and experienced. An invitation for more joy.

This talk will inspire you to find the miracles in every day, offer ways to see things differently, and kick off a special activity to carry you through the entire month of December.