
Even the master yogi took a first class.
To become anything, you have to begin.
Start somewhere, take a tiny step.
Something is better than nothing.
Everyone starts somewhere.

Even the master yogi took a first class.
To become anything, you have to begin.
Start somewhere, take a tiny step.
Something is better than nothing.
Everyone starts somewhere.
What’s your big, scary, hairy, crazy, totally unrealistic dream? The one you wish for fervently and find yourself thinking about on and off while wandering? Where does your mind go when you daydream? That big dream, that thing in your mind–the really big one. Yes, that one. Have you thought about making it real? Making it… Continue Reading
Where are you telling your stories? This past Monday we kicked off the first Writer’s Workshop with a group of 22 participants from more than a dozen states and countries around the world. I’m so impressed and inspired by the talent and hard work coming from the group already—and we’re just in week one! Writing… Continue Reading
A few weeks ago, I was teaching some of Spring’s early-season open water courses down at Aquatic Park near Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco. A group of new swimmers stood, shivering, outside of the water while the coaches and I explained the process of getting acclimated to cold water temperatures and critical things to know… Continue Reading
I was sitting at a restaurant not too long ago, reading through another incredibly long list of options, both overwhelmed and exasperated by the choices in front of me. I just want something good to eat! I thought. I don’t want to read everything and choose. My analytically-focused brain, however, often prompts me to read every single option before making… Continue Reading
From Love or Hurt?
An overwhelming number of human reactions come from a place of love or pain. When someone offers you criticism, look at what they say (no need to internalize it immediately; instead observe it and ask yourself if the critic-giver is an important person or voice in your life, and how valuable it is); then: ask… Continue Reading