HOLDING SPACE
HERE AND NOW
Looking back it is pretty clear how my journey has been leading me right here. Here is not a place. It is peaceful acceptance. It is understanding.
THE IRONY
For much of life, I didn’t understand why I felt - most everything - so deeply. I learned early on to keep that part of myself buried pretty deep around others. I perfected how to wear a mask and focus on living an outer life that hinged on gaining the approval and acceptance of others. It’s ironic that I sought validation from people who could not truly give me what I craved for because they were looking for it too.
NO MORE SQUEEZING
I am grateful that the scales began to fall off my eyes around the same time my true self began pushing through the seams, no longer content to squeeze into the boxes I had created for myself. Skimming along the surface of life is not what lights up - it actually drains me. I am most at home talking about the deep things of life, especially the the deep aspects of ourselves.
TOURS AND DETOURS
I have always known that our connection to one another and all of life is far greater than what is often emphasized in the world. So while, I found a career as a news anchor and reporter in my 20s, I soon discovered that my soul longed for more meaning than reporting the day’s news. I volunteered with church groups that put me in company with elders who taught me so much. Eventually, I added serving youth and teaching college students at a historically black university to my news profession.
When I married (the second time) and moved to Denver, I knew I was at the precipice of a big shift for my life. I thought that would mean a new career. Instead it meant facing many fears that only surfaced as a new wife. When expecting our first son, I wrestled to figure out my new identity. I marveled at the miracle of a new life growing inside of me as my old one seemed to wither away. Serving in a new church community seemed to be the answer I was looking for. By the time our two sons were in elementary school, I was serving as full-time ordained priest. It seemed that I had reached my destiny. Except...
CHOICE
I eventually chose honoring my inner truth above honoring a religious system. When I transitioned to working as an executive coach and life coach, I kept my spiritual self veiled and hidden from most people (great question to ask me about). However, because of the s my deepest spiritual insights and truths, particularly the ones that often don’t fit into traditional boxes. Eventually (thank you, Rameka), I made the choice to move out of my spiritual cave and share more openly with those who have courageously decided to look and live more deeply - inside out.
PRETTY SIMPLE
I know now that my life goes beyond a title or a role. Simply put I am light, whose religion is love, called to help others discover their own light, love and power.
WHEREVER WE STAND
I have worked with executives, entrepreneurs, athletes and leaders in all backgrounds and sectors. I have helped young adults to seasoned seniors in various stages of life. Besides all being one and part of one humanity, the common denominator is that we are all finding our way home. To the truth that is already alive within us. To knowing that our true power is in vulnerability and compassion so we can be the soul of every place we stand (Rumi: Wherever you stand be the soul of that place).
HONORABLE BREATH
I am honored to hold space for those who are ready to say yes to wholeness, healing, presence, peace and all that awaits us, and all that is within us. I am honored to show you how to connect to the way home, one breath at a time.