You don’t have to know everything to grow tomatoes

Last summer my dream came true! On our teeny tiny patio, Jose planted tomatoes, basil, oregano, and mint. I always wanted a garden, but I didn't pursue it because there was too much to learn. What containers and soil to use. How much sunlight and water. What if I killed them all? Overwhelmed just thinking about it,… Continue reading You don’t have to know everything to grow tomatoes

Perfection, Tony Robbins, and massive judgment

Have you heard of Tony Robbins, the really tall fire-walking motivational speaker? Honestly I never much cared for him. I thought he was too loud, over-the-top, obnoxious. But this weekend I caught a documentary on his seminars. I saw how he witnessed people with such compassion. He has a gift of saying exactly what they… Continue reading Perfection, Tony Robbins, and massive judgment

How To Stay Grounded In Stressful Times

I shared with you several weeks back about a big transition I'm in right now - I moved out of the house with my boyfriend and got my own place to get some space while we figure things out. This is a power move that says "I deserve to be happy and fulfilled. I don't… Continue reading How To Stay Grounded In Stressful Times

I just wanted everything to go perfectly

I just want everything to go perfectly. Scrutinizing every little detail, planning out every step of the way, so that nothing’s left to chance, nothing can go wrong, and most importantly, everything will go just how I want it to.. perfectly! Sound familiar? Or exhausting? This way of life is draining! It didn’t hit me… Continue reading I just wanted everything to go perfectly