Before the event, gratitude says: “Thank you for the opportunity.”
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About Boundaries… (Short)
When we think about boundaries, we often imagine a line we draw for others or a wall we build around ourselves. But some of the most important boundaries are the ones we create within ourselves. Inner boundaries ask us to become mindful of the emotions we allow to stay too long in our hearts: resentment, …
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When “Almost There” Turns Into “Start Again”
It wasn’t changing her body. It wasn’t calming my heart. It wasn’t preparing me for what might come next. All it did… was keep me suspended in a moment that had already passed.
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Understanding Fire Medicine: Transform Your Inner Energy
Fire Does Not Come to Destroy; It Comes to Reveal Fire has a reputation for being destructive. But in truth, Fire is also the energy of illumination. It shows you what is no longer aligned.
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Red: The Color That Will Shape Your 2026
Red is not just a color; it is the embodiment of the Fire element. In 2026, Fire is already strong, fast, expressive, and sometimes volatile. Using red consciously can help you harness the year’s power instead of being consumed by it.
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9 Things to Do Before the Fire Horse Year Arrives on February 17, 2026
If you want 2026 to work for you rather than overwhelm you, preparation matters. In Feng Shui, the final days before a powerful energetic shift are sacred. What you clean, clear, repair, and release now determines the quality of Chi that enters your home when the new cycle begins on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
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When New Year’s Resolutions Quietly Break Our Hearts and What to Do Instead
When life inevitably shifts—as it always does—rigid goals don’t bend. They break. And when they break, we often turn disappointment inward and whisper familiar stories: A goal that doesn’t breathe will suffocate you
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The 8 Questions I Ask Myself Every Winter Solstice (They Change Everything)
When we honor our efforts, courage, and growth—even in imperfect seasons—we teach our nervous system that progress is safe. We condition our awareness to welcome success and train our minds to venture toward our dreams. The result? The setbacks stop looking like failures and begin to reveal themselves as teachers. Reflection allows us to reframe: not what went wrong, but what this season has shaped in us.
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The Stillness Project
“December arrives with a quiet invitation to soften, to melt into a slower rhythm within yourself.” This month arrives with holiday lights, full calendars, gatherings, expectations, and urgency, and yet, beneath all of it, December is your end-of-the-year test.
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A Personal Message For You Who Wants 2026 to Be Different…
The last Fire Horse year was 1966. In many parts of Asia, some mothers were so fearful of the intense Fire Horse energy that they considered ending their pregnancies, believing the child might bring chaos or misfortune. Ironically, Fire Horse children are often blessed with strength, brilliance, and a powerful destiny, the very qualities that can elevate an entire family line.
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Kindness Is Contagious (and So Is Faith)
November 13th is World Kindness Day, a perfect reminder that kindness is more than just good manners; it’s medicine for the mind, body, and soul. But here’s the beautiful paradox: when you give kindness away, you receive even more in return.
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Your Bedroom Is More Powerful Than You Think (The Hidden Energy Shaping Your Sleep, Creativity, and Destiny)
Most people underestimate how much their bedroom influences their emotional and physical well-being. However, we spend one-third of our lives sleeping or trying to sleep, and the energy surrounding that time affects everything we do when we wake.
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The Freedom That Comes With Menopause
Your body is literally rewiring itself to support a new phase of life. One where you have less tolerance for nonsense and more capacity for what truly matters. Where you stop asking “What will people think?” and start asking “What do I actually want?”
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What’s Really Holding You Back? (And How to Set Yourself Free)
Just as the Fall reminds us that even beauty must release itself, our souls remind us that we are meant to evolve. When you’ve outgrown your pond, stepping into new waters may feel uncertain, but it’s also how you discover your greater strength and wisdom.
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Why Your Body Knows Better Than Your Medicine Cabinet (3 Natural Healing Secrets)
Here's what I've discovered: those days when we're forced to slow down aren't interruptions to our lives—they're preparations for what's coming next. When we honor the body's call for rest and care, we're not just healing; we're building the foundation for renewed momentum.
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The Hidden Reasons You Second-Guess Everything You Do and 7 Ancient Secrets to Unshakeable Inner Confidence
You are stronger now, not because life has become easier, but because you have become more capable of carrying its weight. The muscles of your resilience have been built rep by rep, disappointment by disappointment, comeback by comeback. The same heart that once feared rejection has learned to hold space for both acceptance and refusal, both yes and no, both success and setback.
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Awakened at the Met
It’s Monday morning. I walked my husband to the parking garage on 57th, helped him load the car, and kissed him goodbye for the day. He’s heading back to our everyday life and a business meeting. I, on the other hand, am staying in New York City for one more day, a birthday weekend extension. Today, the Met awaits me.
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Is It a Butt Dial… or a Heart Dial?
Have you ever called someone by accident or sent an email to the wrong person, and then cringed? Before you dismiss it as a mistake or coincidence, consider this: what if your soul was trying to get a message through? What if it wasn’t a butt dial at all, but a heart dial?
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Three Sacred Questions That Change Everything
The ancient wisdom keepers knew something we have forgotten: that unhappiness is not the absence of more, but the absence of depth. We have become strangers to our happiness, living on the surface of a life that was meant to be an ocean.
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Who’s Mothering You? The Surprising Role You Step Into in Your 30s
I have an oyster to offer you; plain on the outside, luminous within. Whether or not you have children, pets, or a “baby” project, life will eventually invite you to open it and find the pearl: "You are becoming your own mother." Not becoming like the mother who raised you, but becoming the person who will nurture you like a mother is called to do. Off course you can refuse it, but I don't advise.
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Is Your Clutter Innocent or Insidious? The Hidden Psychology Behind What You Keep
What if I told you that the seemingly innocent pile of mail on your kitchen counter is secretly sabotaging your dreams? Or that the harmless pile of clothes and books on the floor of your bedroom is depleting your sense of identity?
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The Unexpected Magic of Leaving Your Phone Behind
Without a phone in my hand, I looked up. I asked a kind stranger if I could borrow his phone to call my husband. Of course, my husband didn’t answer a call from an unfamiliar number. I left a voicemail. Tried again. This time, he picked up, offering to turn the car around. But the train was about to depart
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After My Husband’s Heart Attack, These 8 Truths Changed Everything
A week ago, my husband had a heart attack while we were on a quiet day trip to Bennington, Vermont. One moment we were admiring the countryside, the next I was yelling at him to pull over as he gripped his chest. With no cell signal and no time to spare, I took the wheel and drove fast, scanning desperately for an “H” sign on the roads. Somewhere between panic and prayer, we made it to the emergency room. (And yes, I may have tailgated a Florida license plate going 20 in a 30 mph zone. Desperate times, but I didn't honk at the driver.)
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Success Ceiling: Why Smart, Capable People Get ‘Stuck’ Just Before Their Breakthrough (And the Unusual Solution)
Have you ever noticed a recurring pattern in your life? You work diligently toward a goal, gain impressive momentum, and just when success is within reach, something happens.
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Are You Ignoring the Miracles in Your Life?
Life has a peculiar way of weaving lessons into our daily lives. Most of them are unexpected. My first book, "Women, Rice, and Beans," was published in 2016, marking the first time I called humanity to pay attention to the gold nuggets in our lives. Today, I share this story and offer a bit more …
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My First Newsletter is out!
Think of this newsletter as a gentle nudge back to yourself—a reminder that you're not alone on this journey. I'm here to walk alongside you, and so are the many women in our community who are choosing to live intentionally, courageously, and from the heart. May this offering bring you peace, inspiration, and empowerment. I can’t wait to hear how it touches your life.
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A Letter to the Women Who Mother Us
Mother’s Day is more than a date on the calendar. It’s a moment to honor the women whose love shaped our world. Some gave us life, others gave us courage. Some raised us, others rescued us. Whether by birth, by choice, or by spirit, these women are the quiet architects of our lives.
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Don’t Underestimate the Power of Your Nightstand: 10 Books that Nurture Your Soul
What if I told you that the books resting next to your bed are part of that energy that supports or depletes you?
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The Dance Between Pain and Pleasure: 5 Steps to End Self-Sabotage
The delicate balance between potential pain (a sting) and pleasure (being outdoors) mirrors the rhythm of self-sabotage in our lives.
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The Seven Clutter Spots That Will Halt Your Finances, Love, Career and Health
Clutter is a form of Self-Sabotage. Before you disagree with me or become defensive about the piles of things you have in the basement, garage, or attic, I confess that I am not immune to it. My basement has been a source of bickering in my home since we moved in and blended the two houses, almost five years ago.
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The Silent Fear That Steals Your Light
Maybe you self-sabotaged right before a promotion, ghosted a potential client, or talked yourself out of launching that new idea. You blamed timing, lack of clarity, or said, “It just didn’t feel right,” or "It couldn't be that easy." But deep down, part of you knew: fear was in the driver’s seat.
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To Every Woman Who Doubts Herself: 5 Wisdoms You Need to Remember
Every woman, no matter how strong or accomplished, has moments of doubt. It creeps in silently, usually when you’re about to take a bold step, when you're juggling too many responsibilities, when you wonder if you’re enough. Doubt can be a heavy burden, but it doesn’t have to define you. Women throughout history have faced …
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7 Truths for the Overworked Woman
I remember it like it was yesterday. The clock on the wall showed 5:35 PM, and I was frantically trying to finish "just one more thing" before dashing out to catch the 6:19 pm train from Grand Central Station. It was a familiar scene - one that had played out countless times before. But this …
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The Most Wanted and Underrated Skills in Leaders
First things first, let's get real about leadership. It's not just about making decisions and giving orders. True leadership comes from within. It's about having that inner fire, that calling to make a difference in the lives of others.
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The Transformative Power of Forgiveness
This week, I'm focusing on a new forgiveness course inspired by a student struggling to forgive her husband. I realized I also need to forgive myself. Holding onto grudges and resentments harms our well-being, but forgiveness frees us from negativity and opens us to love and peace.
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8 Soul Reminders to Boost Your Confidence in Your Life Journey
In the pursuit of confidence, soul reminders can awaken courage within us. Embrace fear, failure, and the guiding force of the Universe. Confront paralysis, direct focus, listen to intuition, prepare, and embrace imperfection. These principles help awaken courage and self-empowerment, guiding us on a transformative journey of self-discovery.
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Four Ways to Get Your Best Self Ready in 2024
What gets celebrated gets repeated. When we focus on the positives and celebrate the good times, we wire our brains for more happiness going forward.
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Embracing Freedom: A November Farewell to Unnecessary Burdens
While apologies hold power, there's no need to preface your thoughts with constant apologies with “I’m sorry.” Own your space in conversations, express yourself confidently, and reserve apologies for moments where genuine remorse is warranted.
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Is Your Home Sabotaging Your Intentions? Six Ways to Rescue Yourself and Your Family From Depressing Energy
Don't let your home sabotage you. Apply feng shui principles to ensure your space supports your highest intentions. Our homes have an energy of their own, almost like a living entity. This energy, whether uplifting or depressing, can profoundly impact our mood, motivation, and ability to follow through on goals
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Why Women Need a Space of Their Own: A Three-Step Process to Create One Today
Having a room of one's own provides solace from the demands of work, family, and the world. It's a place to reflect, dream, and reconnect with your spirit. I learned from my mother's struggle that creating such a sanctuary is vital to a woman's well-being.
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Motherhood
"No one prepared me for motherhood." The parenthood manual must have been lost in The Titanic, and Steven Spielberg didn’t find it.
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For the Women Who Are Addicted to Rescuing
Let him find his medicine You are not his medication. No one is. You are only responsible for yourself You can’t rescue him from the abyss
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Feng Shui Cure for Slanted Roof
Amanda had made adjustments to offset the negative energy in the relationship area, but it was after her separation. That conversation also confirmed for Amanda the Feng Shui Law of the Predecessor
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Six Days Left to Benefit from the Energy of Spring.
would like for all of you to participate in this gorgeous season and inject some of its wisdom into your life. Who couldn't benefit from renewal in their finances, relationship, career, health, etc.?
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Becoming Our Own Mother
You many not have children, pets, or a project, but if you are approaching your 30's, you are becoming your own mother.
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Courage is a Verb
In my last talk, I shared how to eat Hope for breakfast to feed your spirit. Today we will explore the ambitious act of Courage.
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A Women’s Prayer
I am not an authority on prayer, but one thing I know in my heart: gratitude magnifies all prayers. Feeling gratitude for the blessings you asked for is the secret ingredient to the path to peace, resolution, contentment, happiness, and loving life.
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The Divine Feminine Meditation (Download and Listen now)
The Divine Feminine is a healing energy that lives in the earth, the moon, the ocean, sun, mountains, trees, and all living things, including women. This energy can only be felt. It's the Yin energy that balances the Yang. This precious energy is responsible for creating a world where harmony is the currency.When we connect …
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Three Steps for a Super Life
As I'm listing to her podcast for women, - and men smart enough to listen- she touched on three of the Nine Powers of Women
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An Easy Practice of Self-Compassion (Dedicated to Erica)
Most of us would feel bad, defeated, or angry for acting in a way we had no intention of doing it until it happened. We want to be perfect, but perfection is a prison. Even though we don't belong behind bar, our mind find a way to punish us.
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Burn the Boats
When you burn the boats, you eliminate the possibility of failure and distraction, and find a congruent space where the mind, heart, and spirit are in harmony with what you want to do
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A Lesson in Faith: Would You Bring an Umbrella?
Our true feelings are hidden in our actions often unbeknownst to us.
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9 Uncompromising Commitments of a Woman
I am a woman, therefore, - I will honor my feminine essence - I will create space and time to restore
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The Candlelight Meditation
When your mind wanders, return your attention to the candlelight and see the beautiful flame melt the thoughts that don't serve you.
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Superwoman, You Are Grounded
Self-abandonment is not a virtue but an act of insecurity.
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5 Mindful-Minute Exercises that Boost Your Emotional Intelligence and Personal Power
Emotional Intelligence is a trait we find undeveloped in many women. There are many ways to develop the skill. The more you practice, the better you will become.
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How To Have a Lovely Day
Let go of things, thoughts and emotions that don’t serve you
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How to Nurture Yor Inner-Child
Inside every woman, there is an inner child
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Five Acts of Kindness That Open Your Heart Energy
Acts of kindness are responsible for opening the energy of the heart of the giver, the receiver and even the observers.
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Body, Mind & Wisdom My vision is to create a safe space where women can learn, ask questions, overcome their fears, release their insecurities and be inspired to live a great life wherever they are in the world. The BMWisdom School is a online school with free and paid classes that can be accessed from …
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Are you afraid of asking for help? Here are four ways to improve your ability to ask and receive
and the dishwasher police will not knock on your door and arrest your children for not maximizing the number of dishes to be washed.
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The Hidden Power of Self-Trust My second life began on the day I left my office at lunchtime, crossed the state line and drove 35 minutes to my husband business to make him an offer he couldn’t refuse. I wanted a divorce. It was early 2002 when I began to contemplate getting a divorce. I …
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Having The Courage to Let Go
Do you have clutter in your life? Check your closet. How about your cabinets , office and computer? Do you still have your momentums from your past lovers? Perhaps it is time to let go and tell the Universe that you have faith in life.
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The Art of Gratitude – Four Easy Ways to Incorporate a Practice of Gratitude in Your Busy Life
Gratitude helps people be more of themselves. No one can feel gratitude and be angry, mad or sad at the same time. It is impossible!
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She Forgot My Name… But Remembered the Way Home
When the mind begins to forget, the heart starts to lead us home.
