Getting to know Suze was an added bonus of taking the Unplug signature meditation teacher training program. After 6 immersive and rewarding weeks, I became officially certified to teach meditation after 17 years of meditating on my own. I am filled with gratitude for the personal attention and guidance I received; the kind and supportive community of people I’ve studied and befriended; and Suze’s innovative vision 7 years ago of building the world’s first drop-in meditation studio, Unplug Meditation, that has paved the way for meditation teachers everywhere.  Suze’s ability to simplify w ..read more

The holiday season is usually a sensitive time for me. It was never a constant each year to go back to my parents’ home during Thanksgiving or Christmas for a joyous family occasion. I never knew if there would be a gathering and who was going to make it. Everyone seemed to do whatever they felt like without reverence to the occasion. I spent many Christmases alone with nowhere to go. I gave up hope a long time ago. My family wasn’t exactly the normal everyday family that was simple, down to earth, and focused on being there for each other. Since our immigration to the U.S. my parents lost the ..read more

“Loneliness is proof that your innate search for connection is intact.” – Martha Beck Now the big question: How to stop feeling lonely? If you’re new to the loneliness space, this can be a scary and intense feeling. But not to worry, everyone at one point or another has experienced some type of loneliness. It is ingrained in us to connect with other human beings as well as life forms all around us.  If you’re experiencing chronic loneliness and have lived with feeling lonely most of your life, also not to worry, this too shall pass. You can acquire the tools to help you get to where you w ..read more

“Loneliness is not lack of company, loneliness is lack of purpose.” – Guillermo Maldonado  Is loneliness the true pandemic? Few years ago, I went on a dinner date with a psychologist. He and I chatted about relationships and social interactions. The topic came up about how technology has changed the way we connect with others. He then began to tell me about the patients he saw, and the increasing number of people he encountered with depression as a result of loneliness. Some of his patients would ask him to just sit with them for an hour at a time on a park bench without talking. Our conv ..read more

I experienced major Imposter Syndrome in the last couple of weeks. My emotions were up and down, draining my energy in a way that I couldn't quite understand — it was something I had never experienced before. I received an invitation to be interviewed by Authority Magazine, an online publication with a considerable following that talks primarily about entrepreneurship and success with many celebrity features. The subject was “How to build a trusted and beloved brand” — my wheelhouse as an experienced creative professional in the advertising industry for the last 20+ years. The timing of the un ..read more

I identify as an extrovert, but only just barely. I’ll admit, being extroverted helps me feel more comfortable on the dance floor, at a bar, or at a family function. However, even extroverts, such as myself, can find the bedroom an intimidating place sometimes. While I often feel confident in bed, I believe it is because of the many practices I do outside of intimacy that help me cultivate a sense of ease and attractiveness.  Feeling more comfortable in the bedroom starts long before you are in bed with someone. Whether you are single and mingling or in a long-term relationship, we all wa ..read more

“Every profession produces its own champions.” — Chinese proverb We all have a role we were born to play. Most people will have several roles in a lifetime — there is no fixed number. Just like the ecosystem in a rainforest, we each contribute to the collective harmony of our society, planet, and evolution. Finding our life purpose isn’t always a clear and easy journey. There are few people in the world who knew exactly what they needed to do since the day they were born, undeterred by mass trends or opinions of others, and they seem to find their life purpose at an early age. Most of us, howe ..read more

“Being in Flow is being on the shortest path to reach your optimum potential.” If you’re an artist, athlete, or even a mathematician, chances are you’ve experienced the feeling of being “in the zone,” or what many of us call being in Flow. It’s that beautiful euphoric feeling of being unstoppable and utterly unlimited — anything is possible when you are in Flow.  What is Flow? The Flow state can be described as a momentum in the most possible efficiency. Being in Flow is being in complete alignment with your thoughts, actions, desires, and timing of the universe. It’s when your own energ ..read more

“If you are too busy fixing yourself, then you might be missing out on everything that is always and already perfect and divine and whole within you.” — Yumi Sakugawa We are on an endless journey of self-discovery, self-growth, and self-love. This journey will never end. There is no finish line or perfect version of yourself. As self-improvement becomes more and more popular, we need to be aware that self-improvement is not something we can one day check off on our to-do list.  Don’t get me wrong, I am so glad self-improvement has come into the zeitgeist. We all have a lot of work to do ..read more

“If you are more fortunate than others, build a longer table, not a taller fence.” — Unknown I sat in Ashley’s charming garden one Sunday evening, experiencing true garden-to-table culinary creations from the fruits and vegetables harvested straight out of her organic garden. Ashley’s heirloom tomatoes have become a well-known product among talented local chefs and picky foodies alike, and I found out why. I couldn’t believe the amazing flavors, not to mention the unique varieties, and how much better they tasted than any other tomato I have ever eaten. Our Sunday supper quickly became a magic ..read more