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The Journey Starts with Self-Compassion, Part 1: The Animal

Think of the most beautiful, graceful, awe-inspiring animal you can imagine.

Now imagine that you have one of these animals in your care. You’re responsible for everything it needs, and it loves you and wants to please you.  (If caring for an animal doesn’t attract you, imagine being responsible for a radiant, affectionate child.)

For me, the animal is a jaguar. Her name is Tulum, and I met her at the zoo exotic animal rescue facility in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico.

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Upcoming Workshops & Events

  • "Relax and Release" on Zoom June 1, 2023 at 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm Come work together on self-compassion, accepting what we can't change, dealing with difficult emotions, breathing for calm, mindful eating and more. Free for my followers!
  • Fierce in the Forest June 3, 2023 at 9:00 am – 10:00 am Falls Church, Virginia (contact me for exact location) Fun full-body outdoor workout for all fitness levels. Free for my followers!
  • "Relax and Release" on Zoom June 8, 2023 at 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm Come work together on self-compassion, accepting what we can't change, dealing with difficult emotions, breathing for calm, mindful eating and more. Free for my followers!
  • Fierce in the Forest June 10, 2023 at 9:00 am – 10:00 am Falls Church, Virginia (contact me for exact location) Fun full-body outdoor workout for all fitness levels. Free for my followers!
  • "Relax and Release" on Zoom June 15, 2023 at 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm Come work together on self-compassion, accepting what we can't change, dealing with difficult emotions, breathing for calm, mindful eating and more. Free for my followers!
  • Fierce in the Forest June 17, 2023 at 9:00 am – 10:00 am Falls Church, Virginia (contact me for exact location) Fun full-body outdoor workout for all fitness levels. Free for my followers!

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