I write about what is holding us back from a better world and life for all. Topics like the illusion of separation, outdated social norms, world systems, and the human brain are my focus. My mission is to inspire an equal, respectful, and sustainable future for all life.
Understanding the Thought-to-Action Cycle for a Better Life and World
Do you wonder why your actions do not always match your original intention? It all has to do with something I call “The Thought-to-Action Cycle” which is a high-level overview of what goes on in our brain when we want to take action on an intention; a desire; a want…
I AM and closing the gap of who we believe we are
I AM - two simple yet powerful and all-encompassing words. At the core, these two words sum up both what we are and what we believe we are...
Do you believe you are imperfect?
We live in a world where society’s view of human perfection is touted as something to strive for and if a person does not meet that perceived bar of...
How to lessen the “I AM” gap with “YOU ARE” Affirmations
One of the key ways we can lessen the gap is to understand how our beliefs and mindsets shape how we perceive ourselves, and from there instilling new...
The Illusion of Dominance
It doesn’t take long to look at what is going on in the world to see that many humans seem to be bent on trying to dominate others. What's up with that?
Navigating The Holiday House of Mirrors
We are entering what for many of us is the busiest social time of year. It can bring out the best and the worst in us. Why is this?...
Everything Begins With Intention
Everything we be/have/do in our life begins with our intention for it to be in our life experience. It doesn’t matter if the intention is perceived as a positive or negative, it is an intention all the same. The problem is…
The Illusion of Imperfection
The messages to strive for perfection seem to be everywhere. Whether it’s striving for a perfect body, to be a perfect spouse, to have a perfect life, etc., the message that we are somehow imperfect abounds at every turn. It’s time for a MindShift Moment…
Man, that ONE kid who doesn’t play fair in the sandbox.
Sometimes we can look at the actions of an elected leader and think, “What the heck are they thinking?” Here we are in the 21st century supposedly evolved with countless people from all walks of life and position working hard to play fair in this sandbox we call Earth when along comes an elected leader who appears to be on a mission to…
What grass clippings can teach us about beliefs
I was sitting on our back porch the other day I observed an adult teaching a teenager how to cut the grass in their backyard. As I watched the lesson unfold, it provided a great example of how easily beliefs can be and are passed on from one person to another. While the adult was teaching the…
Getting to the Root of Negative Emotions
Urg…those negative emotions. Sometimes they can seem to pop out of the blue and put a damper on what was an otherwise good day. So what gives with the negativity we can experience and how can we let negative emotions go when they appear?
Do you believe you are unworthy?
If you do you are certainly not alone, but it doesn’t have to be that way for you or anyone. It’s time for a MindShift Moment.
The belief that you are unworthy is simply another illusion that you and many others have been conditioned to believe is true. No one is more worthy than another. We are…
Are You Expecting a Hassle?
When you expect a hassle don’t be surprised if you get a hassle. Why? You have already…
You Are Always Creating
I was watching a video the other day that talked about how young children are in a constant state of creativity. Whether it’s playing dress up, colouring, playing in the mud, or telling stories, little ones are always creating. The video then went on to say as we grow up we stop creating. Instead, we…
Was It A Drop Or Something Else?
As you go about your day, it seems logical to believe that what you deduce about something you observe or experience is indeed a fact.
But is that true?…
“Changing the world doesn’t start with changing other people. It starts with changing yourself and the actions you are taking in every moment.”
Changing the world doesn’t start with changing other people. It starts with changing yourself and the actions you are taking in every moment. - Lisa Layden
Your Perception, Your Reality
Do you wonder why others don’t see life the same as you? It’s because they can’t. Your perception of life creates your reality, not theirs. Your perception is based on…
Peeling Back The Layers Of “Life Is Hard”
Do you believe “Life is hard”? As you read that statement, did you say “yes” even if a moment later you said “no”’? As you read that statement, did you find yourself saying…