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Zenat-Uber

Last month I took an Uber to the Wonderfront Festival near downtown San Diego. When I hopped in, the driver had the radio turned up with a most annoying commercial blasting.

A Little Encouragement

On my beach run this morning, I saw this shorebird choking. I stopped and started telling her, “You can do it, you can do it,” and several seconds later out popped a chunk of something slimy.

Are You a Flower or a Weed?

Plants and flowers need water to survive…add a few extra nutrients and they begin to THRIVE.

Try Something New

For my Birthday, I decided to GET UNCOMFORTABLE and TRY SOMETHING NEW. 🥳

Thank YOU for reading this

A simple “thank you” is courteous to say…A more meaningful “thank YOU” can impact someone’s day.

What’s Your Big Rock?

I’m an avid beach runner and the other day decided to just walk and enjoy the extremely low tide. Strolling along, I noticed…

Tribute to Buttercup

Today, I celebrate Buttercup and the unconditional love she’s given me for the last 18+ years.

Are you stuck in your head?

Sometimes we get so wrapped up in the stories we tell ourselves that we can’t get out of our own perspective…believing it’s “this way or the highway.”

What’s Your Ikigai?

‘Iki’ in Japanese means ‘life,’ and ‘gai’ describes value or worth. Your ikigai is your life purpose or your bliss. It’s what brings you joy and inspires you to get out of bed every day.

Got Six Seconds?

Taking a 6-second pause when you are triggered by stress allows you the space to make a conscious decision about what to do or say next.

I Will Let Go Of

Throughout the day it’s inevitable, things don’t always go as planned or simply go your way.

What’s Your Angle?

Have you ever watched a movie and thought it’s the same old story, nothing new happened and the ending was too predictable?

Be Bold

How many times have I started something new and felt nervous instead of bold?

Smile at Everyone

I remember how silly it felt to literally smile at everyone I saw, including strangers. Eventually this became a fun exercise that turned into a habit.

Jimmy Buffett & Skinny Buffett?

I’m a Jimmy Buffett fan and have always admired how he brings millions of people together with his music giving them an outlet to kick back, celebrate life, and have fun.

Live Bold, Love Big

“April Showers bring May Flowers” took on a whole new meaning this year as I realize what it actually signifies

Hello Spring! Are you ready to Bloom?

I think it’s safe to say we’re all familiar with “Spring Cleaning”.

Driving down Main Street in Santa Monica one Saturday morning, I saw a couple carrying their yoga mats, having just finished a class. As they neared the crosswalk, it didn’t appear they were crossing, only standing, so I proceeded to go.