The moment I finally stopped running, was the moment I came home to myself.  

Embracing loneliness. Embracing that part of me that felt small and ashamed. Embracing my femininity. Embracing my quiet. Embracing the limitations of my chronic illness. In trying to outrun the "negative" emotions and the parts of myself I felt ashamed of, I ended up in the exact place that I was trying to avoid... Alone. 

Being open to everything *inside* me, has opened me up to this beautiful life and the sweet moments of connection each moment can bring. 

Let me paint you a picture of one such recent moment…

I am walking down my suburban street with my two little boys. The breeze gently picks up my hair, rustling the leaves of the big oak trees above. While they were at summer camp I had a profoundly moving coaching session where my client had a major breakthrough. But in this moment I am completely present, feeling peace and ease. I notice the warmth of the lowering sun on my cheeks and the taste of the strawberry popsicle on my tongue. I drink in the giggles and squeals of my boys. 

Because of this journey I have been on I am able to be fully present in this moment, taste, feel and see it all. For that I have immense joy and gratitiute. Because now I get to go forward and chase my dreams, with peace and ease, and the skills to be fully in each moment when life gives me the connection I value more than anything else. 

Including coaching you. This is why I am here. Coaching gives me the ability to connect with the most beautiful people. I have seen time and time again that this work has the power to change lives. Because I have walked this path myself, I truly know how to guide others home too.