My feet stomped up the hill, rainbow socks tense with frustration. The stuffed animals were in all the wrong places again. I felt the familiar surge of irritation—until I noticed it. In that moment of awareness, something softened. I realized I had a choice: to cling to the story in my head, or let it go. And when I did, the tension melted. Nothing outside had changed—but everything inside had.

So often, the mind whispers: “I will be happy when…” When the schedule clears. When the to-do list is complete. When life finally feels in order. But joy doesn’t wait on circumstances. Joy, contentment, love, peace — these live inside of us, in the spaciousness of our own being. Autumn makes this visible. The trees let go of their leaves, each one drifting to the earth. What looks like an ending is also a beginning. The leaf nourishes the soil. Its vibrant red is beautifu

I recently had the joy of speaking at Creative Mornings Boulder. All around the world, different chapters were exploring the theme Blossom, and I loved sharing my own take and interpretation of it. You can watch the recording to hear my talk and get a sense of the event. My favorite part is when I act out two flowers talking to each other… and conclude with this “if flowers had the amount of preferences that human beings do, we’d never have any blossoms… I used the talk as a

I always write myself a letter on my birthday. These letters, like most of my writing, are written from my own beingness or Self to any part of my human-ness that needs reminders of what is most important. Today I am sharing it here as well. So while some of this is a bit more specific than other pieces of writing that I share, I hope that you also find some wisdom here. I move between first and second person here, since it is a letter both to and from mySelf. :) On the go or

On the go or needing a break from screens? You can listen to Paige's message and stay connected in a way that feels right for you . 1. It’s a play! What costume are you wearing today? Especially for those of us who are spending time with extended family this holiday season, this is a wonderful perspective shift for welcoming peaceful presence and releasing attachment. As you enter each room or situation with family and friends, invite the attitude of watching the comings a

“You can always cope with the present moment, but you can’t cope with something that is a mind projection.” ~Eckhart Tolle This is a reminder that pops up on my phone once every week. It’s one of half a dozen or so quick sentences that I use to remember the most important thing: being right here now. Along with meditation, intentional presence practice throughout the day is one of the cornerstones I use to live in and as awareness-- rather than in mind’s thoughts about what’

On the go or simply needing a break from screens? You can listen to this message and stay connected in a way that feels right for you. I...