My Journey
When I was a kid, my mom used to hum and sing a very simple song. The words went as follows: “Lucky, lucky, lucky me, I’m a lucky son of a gun; I sleep eight hours; I work eight hours; that leaves eight hours for fun.” It was a song written in 1960 by Annette Funicello. Now I see the humor that I didn’t see at the time; this happy-go-lucky Mouseketeer even had the word “fun” in her name!
I used to listen to my mom as she whistled this Tarantella-like melody and was comforted that life was simple and that it contained just the right balance of work, sleep and fun. Life.was.good.
As I got older, I found out that life was not quite as simple as that ditty implied. The demands of my everyday life overwhelmed me. I starting working as a freelance court reporter, and it was common for me to work ten-to-twelve-hour days. This nonstop work left me tired and stressed out. I lacked sleep and by the time I was in my mid-20s, I began to suffer from anxiety and various illnesses. What happened to my childhood dream and notion of a simple, fun and balanced life? My relationships were unhealthy and challenging; lacking in real connection. I was in and out of romantic relationships that usually ended in severe heartache. Work was high pressured and extremely stressful. I was in need of a prayer due to my feelings of emptiness and my deep-down need for meaning and true purpose in my life. My finances were lacking because I had no control over spending and maxing out my credit cards was commonplace.
To top it all off, I suffered from chronic physical and emotional pain. I took multiple medications; had various “diseases”, which landed me in the hospital with panic attacks that were severe. Xanax was my drug of choice.
"There are wounds that never show on the body that are deeper and more hurtful than anything that bleeds."
Laurell K. Hamilton
I wish I could say that magically one day, it changed. But it didn’t. This went on many years. I won’t say those years were all bad; however, I definitely wasn’t feeling like my best self. Fast forward to present day: My work week is now limited to three to four days. I have a loving and supportive husband and a great tribe of friends and connected family relationships. I pray daily and feel more connection to God. I have a nice comfortable balance in my bank account. I eat a plant-based, superfood-rich diet and am off all medications. I have lots of energy and make time for yoga and running. I have no more panic attacks or anxiety and am excited to live each day fully. I am committed to living my best life from here on out. I cannot go back.
My life isn’t perfect by any means. I struggle with finding time for cleaning the house, laundry, grocery shopping and making dinner, like many people. BUT I have my equilibrium back. Unlike those naive childhood days of thinking how simple life is, I now know it can be a struggle or it can be approached with excitement and exhilaration.
I see it as a rainbow; each color representing a different aspect of life that needs attention. When all the aspects feel balanced – I am able to live a more colorful life. There will be rain (adversity) and clouds (the unknown, confusion, doubts and fears). At those times, it is up to me to go deep inside of myself, to the place I know my God-given light exists, and then let it shine on whatever it is that is causing me to feel out of control and unsure.
When I do this, it allows me to see the rainbow colors and live them more effectively in whatever way feels appropriate.
Does my life feel out of control at times? Absolutely. Do I have it all together all the time? Not even close. By taking this step to live the rainbow, I feel more able to assess what aspect may be in most need of my focus. This helps me to recognize where I need to put my time and energy next so that I can feel the way I desire to feel the most.
"Lucky, lucky, lucky me, I’m a lucky son of a gun”; finally, those words are being made manifest in my daily life and it is fun!
I invite you to journey with me towards this life so that you can also see that dreams really do come true!
When living the rainbow, we usually identify with, are more proficient at and value one color above all the rest. For me, it’s the yellow, my faith. Regardless of whatever else happens in my life, my faith is my foundation and the color from which everything else falls into place.
Knowing that I am loved by God propels me into action to live the rainbow as brightly as I can. It helps me to physically care for my body. It helps me to feel more emotionally stable, while adding peace and calm to my environment. Above all, it helps me to love.
In 1998, my fiancé, Clint Myers, was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s Disease and life dramatically changed. My faith in God became the most important part of my life as I saw Clint begin to lose all his physical abilities from a disease for which there still is no cure. We didn’t have anywhere else to turn. The doctors had no answers and obviously nothing in the material world was helpful. This led to total reliance on God alone for everything.
After Clint passed away, I took classes to obtain a certificate offered by Felician University. I then joined the Oratory of St. Philip Neri and became a Volunteer of God with the Focolare Movement. These charisms, along with my experience with Clint, have been so important on my journey and each one has helped me to understand life and how important it is to embrace each present moment.
Receiving my certificate in Life Leadership Coach Training is another important step on my journey and has given me the ability to help guide, listen to, hold space for, and support the balance seekers that come my way.
I consider it an honor and a grace to be able to walk alongside you on your journey toward your rainbow life!
Contact me today for a complimentary consultation.
My Journey
When I was a kid, my mom used to hum and sing a very simple song. The words went as follows: “Lucky, lucky, lucky me, I’m a lucky son of a gun; I sleep eight hours; I work eight hours; that leaves eight hours for fun.” It was a song written in 1960 by Annette Funicello. Now I see the humor that I didn’t see at the time; this happy-go-lucky Mouseketeer even had the word “fun” in her name!
I used to listen to my mom as she whistled this Tarantella-like melody and was comforted that life was simple and that it contained just the right balance of work, sleep and fun. Life.was.good.
As I got older, I found out that life was not quite as simple as that ditty implied. The demands of my everyday life overwhelmed me. I starting working as a freelance court reporter, and it was common for me to work ten-to-twelve-hour days. This nonstop work left me tired and stressed out. I lacked sleep and by the time I was in my mid-20s, I began to suffer from anxiety and various illnesses. What happened to my childhood dream and notion of a simple, fun and balanced life? My relationships were unhealthy and challenging; lacking in real connection. I was in and out of romantic relationships that usually ended in severe heartache. Work was high pressured and extremely stressful. I was in need of a prayer due to my feelings of emptiness and my deep-down need for meaning and true purpose in my life. My finances were lacking because I had no control over spending and maxing out my credit cards was commonplace.
To top it all off, I suffered from chronic physical and emotional pain. I took multiple medications; had various “diseases”, which landed me in the hospital with panic attacks that were severe. Xanax was my drug of choice.
"There are wounds that never show on the body that are deeper and more hurtful than anything that bleeds."
Laurell K. Hamilton
I wish I could say that magically one day, it changed. But it didn’t. This went on many years. I won’t say those years were all bad; however, I definitely wasn’t feeling like my best self. Fast forward to present day: My work week is now limited to three to four days. I have a loving and supportive husband and a great tribe of friends and connected family relationships. I pray daily and feel more connection to God. I have a nice comfortable balance in my bank account. I eat a plant-based, superfood-rich diet and am off all medications. I have lots of energy and make time for yoga and running. I have no more panic attacks or anxiety and am excited to live each day fully. I am committed to living my best life from here on out. I cannot go back.
My life isn’t perfect by any means. I struggle with finding time for cleaning the house, laundry, grocery shopping and making dinner, like many people. BUT I have my equilibrium back. Unlike those naive childhood days of thinking how simple life is, I now know it can be a struggle or it can be approached with excitement and exhilaration.
I see it as a rainbow; each color representing a different aspect of life that needs attention. When all the aspects feel balanced – I am able to live a more colorful life. There will be rain (adversity) and clouds (the unknown, confusion, doubts and fears). At those times, it is up to me to go deep inside of myself, to the place I know my God-given light exists, and then let it shine on whatever it is that is causing me to feel out of control and unsure.
When I do this, it allows me to see the rainbow colors and live them more effectively in whatever way feels appropriate.