There are many aspects of having trust in our life that comes in so many forms. From the relationships we keep, the simple to complex day-to-day life happenings, to moving in a direction of our lives that brings happiness, creativity and forward movement. The kind of movement that allows us to grow.

A question for you this morning is this, when it comes to following the rules are you a rule follower? Or are you a rule breaker?

With the Lunar New Year happening this past week, the snake was named the animal of the year. Ah the snake, the creature right there with alligators that I fear most. Though I would much rather run into a snake any day.

And to be fair to this creature, the snake, as a spirit animal it invokes prosperity and creativity while all the while being charismatic. And I couldn’t help thinking about the occasional snake skins that we find in the garden telling me that this creature was hanging around. And ours is mostly the garter snake which is harmless and more helpful than not in the garden.

This is the fun part. This is where you get to be the change, and it starts with you right in your own kitchen. You’re now in the game for personal longevity, for going against the norm, and for better options for all.      

- Chef Bai aka Bailey Ruskus

Today marks the official commemoration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. I thought for a change of pace we could look together towards the woman behind Dr. King.

Coretta Scott King who was not only the pillar who stood beside her husband and his work towards freedom and equality, but also the person who insured his work lived on.

In the early hours of this Monday morning, I have California on my mind. Most specifically the beaches of Los Angeles. Now it would be hard to be just about anywhere right now and to not have heard about the horrendous apocalyptic fires that started last Tuesday in Pacific Palisades and Altadena. Fires that continue to burn as of this morning nearly a week later.

Welcome back from the holidays!

Yep, it is time to officially head directly into our accountability for the outcome of 2025 and it came to me that this topic of nagging could possibly help to start us off.

Sometimes you just have to put things to rest. Not because they don’t matter, but because they do.

All of our moments can change us. Sometimes the changes make us stronger, sometimes weaker, sometimes smarter, and sometimes the change is so slight we hardly even notice.

So, there I was trying to explain to Santa that indeed I should be on the nice list not the naughty list. However, through some technical glitch (or so I thought) there I was, on what I perceived to the be the wrong list! Or was I?! Has that ever happened to you?!

In this week’s video I share more about meditation success (something I am so passionate about) with the focus on how to ground yourself by finding a permanent place in your home to create your practice. Come see where I meditate each morning.