This month we're exploring the Sanguine Element: Grounded.

How to be grounded, to feel strong and stable.

Even when life goes awry.

I'm sharing with you stories of my own life's mishaps, of feeling off-balance, of falling flat on my face and failing and dealing with the everyday uncertainties that life presents us.

Also included is a grounding guided meditation.

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When we watch the news, looking at the world around us, it seems like people forget about the things that they have in common, and instead, focus on the pieces that separate us. Much of the conflict in the world is caused by ignoring our commonalities, and instead, focusing on the differences between cultures, genders, and socioeconomic status.

When it comes to recognizing our interconnections, we don't have to get all mushy and sing kumbaya but we can choose to get along better with one another...

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As we kick off our month long series on the importance of interconnections, I wanted to share with you something that is so near and dear to my heart – letting people know they matter. It seems like in the rat race society many of us live in, we have forgotten how to show others that we care, that we're thinking of them and that we hope they are well.

Think about it - when was the last time you wholeheartedly said I love you to someone, not just as a reflex, or a quick dispassionate response but really fully said it?

Sure, it's common to assume that the people around us care for us even if they don't always say it. But think about just how much more love and positive energy would exist in the world if we really mindfully let other people know how much they matter to us.

When we let people know we're thinking of them, we begin to recognize the oneness all around us.

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This month we're exploring the Sanguine Element 'Making a Commitment' and I wanted to take this opportunity to share with you a change I made in my life last year.

In an effort to live a more intentional and committed life, I pledged to give up one short word, that seriously undermines the credibility of any sentence it sits in. I thought I'd share with you all what I did last year which turned out to be harder than I thought it would be.

When it comes to choosing our words, all too often, it's like a rote task – we don't even think about it.

It's why in 2016, I mindfully gave up the word UGH (and still haven't used it since).  Doing so made me really think about what language I was using and how I wanted to be seen by those I was conversing with.

Listen to the podcast to find out what word I gave up in 2017.

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Today in this episode of Sanguine Stories, I'm going to share with you how to sustain a sanguine life.

I'll be talking about the 11 elements that make up Sanguine Living.  It can act as an intentional guide for you, on how to live sanguine, how to be wildhearted. Let's get started…

Through my own exploration of living fully, I've shared with you my thoughts on living a sanguine life, and I've outlined my ideas on what that means for anyone pursuing greater happiness, health and harmony.

I believe that anyone can lead a more sanguine life — it just takes a bit of practice. Living with intention isn't always easy, but the benefits to ourselves, our communities and the world are immeasurable.

People often reach out to me and ask: how do I incorporate the elements of a sanguine life into my every day, in a practical, actionable way?  Well, I would love to share what I've learned with you!

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My friends, welcome to the last podcast for 2017. Today on Sanguine Stories Chapter 29, we'll be asking the question: Is 2017 to blame for all your problems?  And exploring how your attitude towards 2017 may just derail your 2018.

You see, as 2016 came to a close, I noticed 2 types of posts circulating amongst my friend's personal Facebook profiles.

One was: "I can't wait for 2016 to be over"

The other was: "Screw 2016" (often said in terms of the celebrity deaths and / or world events taking place at the time)

It was like, the thought process was – it's all 2016's fault.  2017 is gonna be amazing.

Here's the thing…

It wasn't 2016.  And it doesn't do anyone any good to blame a "year" for all the problems that we experienced.

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Hello my friends, welcome to Chapter 28 of Sanguine Stories. Today I'll be sharing with you a story that I wrote nearly 10 years ago. Here's a little backstory just to catch you up:

In the winter of 2008, I made my first visit to Luna, the tree that was given worldwide attention by Julia Butterfly Hill. It was 20 years ago on December 10th, 1997, that she climbed this giant redwood named Luna and didn't come down for 738 days. I was so very fortunate to make 4 visits to Luna before moving to Costa Rica.

My trips to Luna, this awe-inspiring tree, are one of only a few things that I miss about living in California. Walking into Luna's grove is more like walking into sacred space, a sanctuary of harmony. If you've listened to Chapter 13 of this podcast, you know that I am not a woo-woo person.

But there is something special about Luna's grove, there's an energy there.

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For many of you, winter is probably fast approaching where you are. For me, at latitude 9, we're just finishing our rainy winter season. So today I thought I'd talk with you all about storm clouds, those dark clouds overhead that sometimes linger a little too long, and why we should all go out and get drenched in the rain.

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The Starving Artist Myth: Fact or Fiction?

Hello my friends, welcome to Chapter 26 of Sanguine Stories. With the holiday season fast approaching, I thought I'd share today some musings on the starving artist myth, Small Business Saturday and how being vulnerable leads to true connection.

As a multi-passionate entrepreneur, I understand that there is a difference between putting yourself out there as a business owner (I'm an Online Business Manager for Eco and Wellness Companies), and putting yourself out there as an artist or creative entrepreneur (I'm also a writer & happiness mentor). Both of these types of small businesses require vulnerability, courage and A TON of commitment.

I've found, though, that the "starving artist" myth can quickly become a reality for creatives as we struggle for visibility and authenticity in a media-saturated world, and that takes being vulnerable to a much deeper level.

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