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As a personals stylist online who loves her holistic closet cleanout, it’s pretty easy for me to get rid of stuff I no longer wear. The extra space in my wardrobe looks and feels great. Plus I make room for better things to come.
The only time this doesn’t works out so well is when I get nostalgic for a particular piece that’s back in fashion.Read More »Fashion Trends That Deserve A Do-Over
After watching Mr. Holland’s Opus last night I felt it was appropriate to re-post this piece from last summer.
I think many of us struggle with trying to create our grand symphony in life– whether we can’t find the time, or don’t know exactly how it looks or sounds.
Mr. Holland came to realize that his opus was his students. All those years teaching — that was his symphony — not his after-hours passion of creation.
His purpose was embedded in the day to day.
What would it feel like to know this while you’re in it…to know that what you’re doing every day has meaning for yourself and others? We tend to look beyond for the great purpose which could potentially push it off it into an elusive place.
Here’s what I had to say about this last July.
First off– let me say, I’m not a good packer.
That whole nitty gritty part of folding clothes to fit into a suitcase has never been my strength.
What I am good at is discerning which pieces to put into the suitcase.
It’s like doing a closet cleanse, but a mini version.Read More »How To Pack Smarter Faster Easier
People that are really into yoga call it their practice.
They’d say something like I am so glad I woke up early to practice this morning.
Or they’d ask a friend did you practice yet today?
Meditation is pretty much the same…it’s considered a practice.
Unlike performers whose rehearsal culminates in a performance, practice is ongoing with the intention of learning, or instilling patterns of behavior or movement.Read More »Practice To Be Better
Earlier in the school year, G came home talking about whole body listening.
It’s this (explained by G):
Whole Body listening is when you sit down, and keep your hands in your lap.
You watch Debbie (the teacher) and pay attention.
You don’t talk and you don’t move.
You think about what she is saying.
Awesome.
It’s like whole living and mindfulness wrapped up in one!
And how great is it that kids are learning this so young?
But wait–are adults actually doing it?Read More »Lessons On Listening From My Kindergartner
Some days I really experience the benefits of my meditation practice. While other times… not so much. There have been periods when I’ve sat daily.… Read More »Meditation Isn’t Easy But It’s So Worth The Effort
As a stylist who shops for a living, it’s super important that I maintain a strict guideline for what’s purchase worthy. Whether I’m working within… Read More »5 Tips To Shop More Mindfully
Lately, this idea of Whole Living has been on my radar–to move through life in a more cohesive, integrated way so that all parts can exist together… Read More »What Does Whole Living Look Like?
This week marks my 20th year of living in Manhattan. So what have I gleaned from living in the city that never sleeps? (Aside from… Read More »Lessons From City Living
“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving” -Albert Einstein. How true this is. After trying to teach 6yo G how… Read More »It’s Easier to Find Balance In Motion
As a stylist for more than 10 years, I’ve spent many moments on photo shoot sets primping and prepping people to look their best. I’ve… Read More »How To Style The True You
