What is Brave and Awake?

Being brave and awake is my personal intent and mission. And I hope it becomes yours. Being brave and awake is about listening. Listening deeply to your heart. And then having the courage to follow the sometimes unknown, unconventional, or unexpected path that presents itself before you. The path that unfolded for me led me to firefighting and free-form dance – purpose and passion found!

Brave and Awake is an invitation and an offering from me to you. It is an invitation to discover who you really are in this varied and amazing human experience, and in doing so, it is an invitation to meet your authentic self, embrace your deepest desires of the heart, and live your dreams.

May you listen and live freely from the place of your own personal authenticity! And then oh the adventures and bliss you will find! #alwayslistening #bebrave #yourheartknowstheway

You are the Gift

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Every Moment

When you are meeting your fave 11 year old and his grandma at the neighborhood cemetery where they are walking…

Yes, Virginia, Women Can

There is a place beyond the limiting thoughts of historical, societal, and cultural norms, where, when we open our minds,…

Celebrating Women

I’m reposting this piece from a couple of years ago, in honor of International Women’s Day! And I want give…

Dancing with Fire

I always wondered when my two worlds were going to collide. OK, collide is a bit of a dramatic word….

Radical Gratitude

Re-posting this one from a couple years ago! It seems appropriate in these challenging times of change, on Thanksgiving Day,…

Living Your Truth

Have you been lucky enough to find a practice that brings you into the Now Moment, your personal Truth Place,…

Mountain Magic

When I wake up to crisp air and cold skin, I slowly remember where I am. Oh yeah I’m on…