Another turn of the calendar and a fresh new month. I disappeared last month as January flew by—you might have noticed that I rarely blogged, tweeted or connected with you lovely souls. I missed our community and am looking forward to getting back into the flow. Some of you already know about my news from yesterday...

Many of you have been so kind in sharing your "word of the year" and I am gladly joining the inspirational dictionary. The word nurture makes me think of tending a tiny and precious garden—an initial spark from which abundance grows. My intention is to focus on nurturing growth within myself and others throughout this year...

Can you believe that this little journey began just 5 months ago? We were strangers then, but I like to think that we're friends now. Friends who were put on this earth to connect, create and enjoy life as side-by-side companions. Since we're starting a fresh decade and new year, I thought I would share some bits of me that you might not know...

I may be a bit tardy in presenting my resolutions, but I figure there's still plenty of time with 350-ish days left in 2010. As I planned my intentions for the year, I thought of ways to begin living my ideal life. An ordinary, yet completely fantastic, everyday existence. Keeping in mind that the journey is much more important than the destination, this year I resolve to...

As I reflect on 2009, I am struck by the progress I made without moving an inch. Part of me was scared that I wouldn't grow without any significant life changes. Instead, I found that stability affords new opportunities. The following manifesta is a reminder to make every day an extraordinary adventure. I hope it inspires you to sparkle...

Here's to an abundant year full of sparkle and joy. After an 11 day break from reality, I am preparing to settle into old routines while creating new ones. Like many, I've thought of a word for 2010 and decided on a few resolutions. Over the course of this week I will share with you my thoughts on 2009 and my plans for the upcoming year...

A few years ago, a friend recommended I check out a podcast called Hip Tranquil Chick. She thought I might like it since we were both taking yoga classes and trying to infuse the things we were learning into our every day lives. There was no way either one of us could have guessed that a wave of inspiration would break from her simple suggestion...

During a recent conversation with a colleague, I was asked if I had a mentor. I thought about it for a minute, and there are only three people who know about my personal and professional goals - my best friend, my mister and my dad. Since they don't really qualify as a mentor, I had to admit that I didn't...