Morning (or Bedtime) Pages As you know, I like to share info about tools that I have tried, tested and found extremely helpful. One such tool is the morning pages journaling technique (also known as brain drain or mind dump), popularized by Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way. The idea is to fill three standard-size notebook pages (in your handwriting) with whatever comes to mind when you first get up in the morning, before doing anything else. Just let it flow without any censo

“What Would You Have Me Know About This Year?” I know, it’s almost March, already... But I’m feeling guided to share this belated New Year message from Love with you, simply because it’s so needed right now... So here it goes: Happy New Year! That means new opportunities, a fresh start. In spite of what happens in your surroundings, this will be a much better, happier year for you, and it will mark the beginning of an important new phase.

“What Would You Have Me Know Today?” The FP shares Elizabeth Gilbert's simple exercise of asking and receiving/writing messages from Love.

The Functional Perfectionist shares a blessing through a message of hope for anyone feeling wounded, dispirited and lost...

The Functional Perfectionist: Sometimes the avocado will be flawless, sometimes bruised; but it’s still a beautiful fruit... and process.

Over the years, I’ve had a few events that I would classify as mystical experiences... One incident in particular stands out in my mind.

I decided to attend a sound bath event. Sound what, you may ask? Sound bath is an event during which you are literally bathed by... sound.

Is mental the new normal? The Functional Perfectionist discusses mental health, sharing a different perspective and possible solutions.

The Functional Perfectionist shares 11 fun tips on how to begin (or continue) your journey as a healer who’s in the process of being healed

The Functional Perfectionist asks if the audience of negative gossip or fake-news is just a victim of circumstances or a willing accomplice.

The Functional Perfectionist shares some of her experience with past life regression sessions, and a few FAQs about the regression process.

The Functional Perfectionist shares personal experiences with loss and grief, along with coping mechanisms that might help those in grief.

The Functional Perfectionist is back... sharing her challenging learning experience about letting go of control and wishing Happy Holidays!

The Functional Perfectionist honors her youngest brother for his ability to keep his spirits high and in gratitude during challenging times.

The Functional Perfectionist discusses the simple art of appreciation through the simple pleasure of having avocado toast in the morning.

The Functional Perfectionist shares a self-soothing recipe for those nighttime freak-outs. What self-soothing tools are effective for you?

The Functional Perfectionist discusses the dire need for more life-affirming programming. Are TV show and movie makers paying attention?

The Functional Perfectionist comments on how associating being thin with being healthy is unhealthy. Patterns change by speaking the truth.

The Functional Perfectionist discusses how to be a whiner... and achieve your goals, anyway! The advantages of becoming a functional whiner.

The Functional Perfectionist's tip: Don't wait for perfection; put your imperfect and incomplete ego to good use by channeling its energy!