Moxie Life

25/08/2026

https://hush.aidedeq.org/
60 seconds to pause and breathe today.

12/08/2026

excited about what Gabby & I are building for Xprize Hackathon- a space for beginner meditation and yoga - gently guided by Bott Om while I finish my YTT. saved the date: February 7, 2027 first live class just in time for Lunar New Year. I hope to see you there.

17/08/2025

hey, I have small group HOW to Forgive workshops coming up and would LOVE to have you join me!! donations only - up to you! Please register here: https://forms.gle/mF1CR7FgpxUL7DQz5

09/07/2025

Spent the day on a farm with sixteen teenagers.
First, the sun roasted us. Then the skies leaked.
Mud. Sweat. Chaos. Peak summer camp.

Then traffic. Dead stop.
Sat on the highway for a solid hour and fifteen.
Pulled in at 5:45 for a 6PM start—soaked, dirty, smelling a little farmy.

I arrived to the following:
The brochures went out late.
Over the 4th holiday weekend - 4 days ago.
Registration had already closed.
Nobody knew if anyone was coming.
They were considering canceling.

Amazing.

I just stood there thinking, Great. I survived farm camp and a traffic coma for this.

But somehow—three women showed up.
They found me.
And we danced.

My “slower, easier” playlist? Not slow or easy enough.
We sweated & connected.

Now the real test: Thursday.
Will they come back?

I’ve been told I’m a bit much.
They’ll either love it or… quietly disappear.

Either way—I’ll be there.

19/06/2025

I had one false start last fall, now I have a partial summer schedule then a break (you know how I do) then I SWEAR I WILL HAVE A FULL FALL CHI SCHEDULE - come hell or high water!! as they say. I'm still looking for a forever Zumba home in the South Chicago area so if you have some thoughts about it, please let me know

15/05/2025

I was invited to a class at this beautiful studio to meet a few instructors. At the end of the belly dance session, we circled up—just like we used to do in class. But this time, everyone took a turn in the center for a freestyle.

With scarves in hand, we danced, cheering each other on. One woman stepped forward and said, “Okay, here I go,” before starting to body roll. Her classmates erupted with joy, but it was the look on the instructor’s face that really struck me.

I know that look.
I’ve felt that look.
And I want to feel it again.

That expression of pride when a student comes alive—when they move in a way they couldn’t the week before, and they’re so proud to share it. So confident in their body. So present.

I’m looking forward to finding my space again—to teach, to dance, to express, to share, to cheer others on.

And to the instructors I met—and the ones I quietly follow online—I’m still watching. Still cheering you on. Always.

15/04/2025

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24/03/2025

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11/08/2024

🌟 Starting a 6-Week Mindful Forgiveness Group Tonight at 6:30 PM Central Time🌟

Moving from Hawaii to Chicago was a big leap, but it was driven by one thing: family. I wasn’t about to let my relationship with my adult children deteriorate like so many heartbreaking stories I’ve seen. I wasn’t willing to sacrifice my sense of self either—I've done that before, and it took a toll on my soul.

This work of mindful forgiveness has transformed my life, especially in healing and deepening my connection with my kids. It hasn’t been easy, but it’s been worth it. From having courageous conversations to setting boundaries and letting go of past grievances, I’ve chosen peace, joy, and family over bitterness and regret.

If you’re holding onto old grievance stories that are weighing you down, I’m here to help. But let’s be real—it takes a willingness to let go, and sometimes, it gets messy.

Ready to join me on this journey? Let’s do the work together. Practice 56!, an 8 week workshop focusing on mindfulness, attitudinal healing, courage in conversations, and boundaries will start on October 6th, registration opens on September 1st. If you MUST get in on the group starting today, text me, I'll make space for you.