Next time you find everything around you looks sad, scary or disappointing, ask yourself, “what am I seeking right now?”

It’s not difficult for me to think of dozens of choices and actions that caused me or others pain—everything from staying in a relationship too long to eating brussels sprouts before yoga.

“If you’re looking for sunshine and rainbows, I’m not your gal.  Think of me more like storm clouds and rainbows.  Life is messy and painful and hard and I don’t side-step or sugar coat that stuff.  We need ALL of the feelings and experiences.  I won’t shelter you from the downpour, but I will definitely dance with you in the puddles.”