Do you hear it, that subtle voice, guidance, motivation to do, say, create something that comes from within? That's our “Inner Guidance System” (IGS) at work, which I call God. Whatever you call it doesn’t matter as much as how you listen to it. I know this guidance is always here, telling me what to do or what not to do next. How do I...
Healing from Codependency?
Healing from Codependency? Back in high school, after going through a difficult time in my early teens, my family began to heal and with it came resources. My mom has gotten turned on to Melody Beattie’s work in healing for codependents. She gave me Beattie’s book, The Language of Letting Go, Daily Meditations for Codependents, as a tool...
Online Mindfulness Training to Build Self-Esteem and Confidence
The Free to Be 5 - Day Mindfulness Challenge: From Insecure to Confident Through Mindfulness Join the totally complimentary 5 - Day Mindfulness Challenge Have you ever felt like you couldn’t stand up for yourself? Do you ever feel like an outsider, like you don’t belong or fit in? Have you found yourself reacting to everyone and everything...
What One Tool Creates Great Dancers?
How's it going on the dance floor? I know, there are some misconceptions about what makes a great dancer. Some people think it's flashy moves done well or not. Some think it's fantastic styling, so they take all the styling lessons they can (like I did way back when!). Some think it's technique, and although this is very important, it doesn't...
New Song from Sarah Haykel “I’m Ready” Releases on Wed. Dec. 14th at 12pm EST
What's Up Website Community! This may come as a surprise to some of you, who may be thinking, "What else does Sarah do?" It's been over eight years that I've been getting "sound downloads," I say, from Source and song inspirations that come through me at random times of the day and night! I always keep track of these song ideas by recording them....
The 7 Most Important Steps to Dealing with Disappointing News
Dear You~ I heard some disappointing news today. Did you? I'm actually still in shock a little bit, though it's starting to fade away as I accept the circumstances and deal with my feelings about it and look towards an outcome I really desire in what looks like it could be a big potential mess! So, as I worked through my own process today, I got...
6 Steps to Succeeding in Romantic Relationships
I Breathe I Connect to my Higher Power: HP is with me ALL the time walking side by side with me! I Listen and Respond. I Trust Inner Guidance: I do what my body and mind together, with HP’s guidance say to do! I TRUST THIS! I Am Honest I Courageously Choose what I want to do I act Responsibly, Self-Responsibly. I am successful in romantic...
The New Sex Ed: Learning to Set Healthy Sexual Boundaries Through Partner Dancing
"Can I use the word "sex" when I'm teaching these high school students," I thought the day of the event, "or will the teachers kill me!" Last night, I stood in a high school cafeteria teaching 80 teenagers. Laughter, movement, and energy filled the room as the assistant teachers and I moved around the crowd assisting students with their frame...
The First Key to Relaxation, On and Off The Dance Floor
Last night I stood in front of a group of gentleman. I could see them all behind be in the reflection of the mirror, their female partners standing around the outskirts of the room. The men, typically the "leaders" in Latin partner dancing, were learning a new step. As they diligently focused, paying attention to me very word and instruction, I...
Do you have Healthy Boundaries?
I've been exploring healthy boundaries lately: sexually, energetically, personally, professionally, spiritually. Wow, it really runs the gamut. Surprisingly, I've been living with a lack of healthy boundaries in my life. Setting boundaries was scary for me. What would people think? Would they still like me, want to be with me, work with me?...