Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we're supposed to be and embracing who we are.

Most people believe vulnerability is weakness. But really vulnerability is Courage. We must ask ourselves...are we willing to show up and be seen.

Do you light up when your kids are coming in the room or do you become the instant critic?

I believe joy is a spiritual practice we have to work at.

You cannot shame or belittle people into changing their behaviors.

When you don't put your initials behind your name, and I've got tons of them, and when you talk about storytelling or love or gratitude, you're diminishing your legitimacy and importance in this world.

When we fail to set boundaries and hold people accountable, we feel used and mistreated. This is why we sometimes attack who they are, which is far more hurtful than addressing a behavior or a choice.