For years, I believed that healing only came from outside of me — from doctors, medicine, or experts who surely knew better than I did. But after wrist surgery, I discovered something much deeper: our bodies know how to heal. They just need us to listen — with patience, peace, and a little faith. Sometimes we do  need doctors, medicine, or surgery. And sometimes, we can help ourselves heal more fully  after the surgery is done. Breaking My Wrist — and Opening My Mind I broke

Some moments hit harder than others. Some lessons can’t be ignored. Sometimes life scripts a fall — so you can finally see what you’ve been missing. This is that moment. Listen to Your Body I broke my wrist. Completely. And I know it could have been avoided. Listen to your body. Always.  It knows the script better than you do. The Warning I Ignored I was in Puerto Vallarta, playing pickleball — 88°F, over 70% humidity. Two long games in a row, and my body was begging for a br

There are moments that change everything — when breath becomes prayer, fear becomes faith, and the veil between worlds feels paper thin. This is one of those moments. . Opening Scene: When Life Feels Like Its Final Act Recently I found myself wondering: Is it my time? Am I dying? It happened twice. And each time, something extraordinary happened. Scene One: Middle of the Night I had sinus issues for a week, then started feeling better, then in the middle of the night — I wok

Some journeys are measured in miles… Others in the whispers of your own soul. For 16 days, we followed the Danube and Rhine Rivers from Budapest to Amsterdam, aboard a Viking River Cruise. Beautiful towns, breathtaking views, and a boat full of people—180 in total. But for an empath like me, this wasn’t just a vacation. It was a test of energy, patience, and the ability to reclaim my spirit amidst constant social currents. I love being social, but I need alone time to recharg

When your body knows better than anybody else. From surgeries gone wrong to medications that acted like poison, I’ve learned the hard way: doctors don’t always have all the answers. But our bodies do. Discover my five personal doctor horror stories—and the simple technique I use to always get a “yes” from my own intuition. Doctors Aren’t Always Infalible For years, I thought doctors were like God—until I hit my 40s. That’s when I started noticing how sick my body could feel,

When you ask the storm to move — and it does. Sometimes life brings a storm you can’t outrun — only meet with grace. This is what happened when I found myself miles from home, a hurricane on the way, and only trust to hold onto. Spoiler:  I think she listened. Scene 1 – Arrival in Color The Uber dropped us off in the vibrant city of Guanajuato, Mexico — a swirl of color and music. Scene 2 – Calm Before the Storm We planned a quiet evening. A movie, an early night, before our

What do you do when your puppy, child, a loved one is ill? (same applies to chaos, fear, hatred in the world) Feel bad? Worry? One day, Nama my puppy was not feeling well I worried Wondered if it was something serious Should I take her to the doctor Should I wait She was a little lethargic It could be something she ate because she eats everything on the ground It could be from going to doggie camp the day before and she's tired or sore She's a little over one year, so she's

I did in High School and Some Years After I was somewhat anorexic in High School Probably Before it had an official name When I was in high school i weighed 108 pounds (5'6" tall) And was obsessed about being thin Why did I think I had to be super skinny? Influence from the outer world Friends, commercials, magazines, tv I didn't have confidence in myself And looked outward for guidance and approval At the time, late 70's, early 80's - the thinner the better I also thought t

What do perfume and Mr. Bubble have in common? Brilliant commercials Who else waited for Mr. Bubble to appear? Mr. Bubble commercials started in 1961 Oh how I loved Mr. Bubble commercials As kids, my sis and I would excitedly gather bubbles into a face-sized mound And wait and wait and wait For Mr. Bubble We even sang the Mr. Bubble song Alas, Mr. Bubble never appeared I was devastated I just knew he would make an appearance He never did I truly believed the commercial And t

I grew up in a small farm town in Illinois There are three significant memories And in 60 years... what has changed Larleen's opinion on this topic (you'll be surprised) IMAGINE What do you imagine this world could be? Would love to hear, CLICK HERE Journey to the Unique Magical *Sacred You*, xo Kathleen

Who/What were your life jackets during the pandemic? I had three: My greyhound Asha My husband Todd Paco Ojeda's Coffee & Headlines Paco Ojeda's Coffee & Headlines 1. Translates local Puerto Vallarta news into English... which is incredibly important for many reasons... to figure out what was going on with Covid in Mexico and Puerto Vallarta for several months - especially critical for business owners like Todd and I. We had to know if we could keep our business open, whe

FIRSTS... first time that an orchid re-flowered for me (i left it outside and thought it was gone, maybe i watered it once in a blue moon). sometimes being left alone is all you need to bloom again march 2021 this is my birthday month. have thought a lot about life and death lately. LEAVING a few weeks ago a friend died that Todd and I met in Puerto Vallarta - Jerry, a talented artist, singer, composer, musician from around the small Illinois town that I grew up in. we only