I recently returned from an epic journey. Every year at this time, I find something really great to do for myself in honor of my birthday. Each time it's something different depending on where I am and what's going on.

Someone said to me at the very beginning of August: SUMMER IS OVER!!. I immediately replied-"NO IT'S NOT!!" (As though I had to defend August's validity). Funny how people panic at that "almost-back-to-school time" even though the weather is still beautiful and warm! Yes the light is shifting, but we still have time to savor the lingering parts of the season if we don't dash ahead too much.

Getting outside amidst the burst of spring after what feels like an endless winter always comes with some relief. Ahhhh change. It helps remind me that change is inevitable in all relationships.

These past two weeks have been quite an upheaval here in New York due to some powerful forces of nature. It was as though we were all inside a giant snow globe, shaken up, and in some way or another everyone seems to have been affected. My heart truly goes out to all those harshly impacted by the storm, which unfortunately, is a lot of people. It has been humbling witnessing the out-pour of generosity and care.

A few weeks ago I was able to go to Colorado for a combination of work, family and friend events. All really great opportunities and I was so happy that they happened to fall at the same time. It was another example of trusting the timing and flow of things. While I was there I went to a yoga class with my first teacher ever, John.

What? Did you just say it's the END OF MAY? Wow! Memorial Day has come and gone, a sure-fire signal of "game on" for summer. Time flies, we know this. Think of all the references to "time" you hear even just in a day! Time, there's never quite enough of it (and yet there is!).

Strawberries: Packed with compounds that help your intestinal system detoxify, including free radical-fighting vitamin C. Asparagus: The spears are great for skin and support your kidney and lymphatic systems. Dip in olive oil with lemon juice and crushed garlic.

Fall means so many things to me. In the wellness world I'm constantly exposed to an endless stream of information, programs, events, people, opportunities and so forth. It's easy for me to feel overwhelmed with all that's available to me all the time.

I'm writing this post in honor of spring, my recent birthday, and because it feels that it's finally time to reach out to my community in a different way. Upon returning from a very fulfilling trip to Mexico recently I quickly had a realization in a way I've never quite felt it before.

It's the end of September, post Equinox, post blood moon and lunar eclipse... Times of change, slowly parting with the heat of summer and moving into new seasons, and so it goes. The earth keeps spinning-- weeeeee! There are always things about each season that I really love and which I find challenging which is also why I say I live a lifetime in a season--the full spectrum.

Letting go in one way or another actually helps us live in a better state of mind and restore our balance. Liberating!

Gifts do come with all of it despite the loss and the pain and so much change. We have mini births and deaths all the time, we are constantly regenerating and cycling.

Are you feeling that inevitable darkness of winter happening? You know, that inward, more quiet and hibernating time of shorter spans of daylight and craving Vitamin D inspired daydreams? I am!!!

It's so often the "in-betweens" of the "big events" that really make the most impact. The side notes, the behind-the-scenes stuff.

Now that spring is on it's way, it might help you to learn where your strengths and weaknesses lie when it comes to your health.

Where does your love exist?

Clearly we knew where we needed to be and that it's really something to celebrate, having so many great people in our lives and so many options! Now is the time to celebrate it all--yes even the bad stuff. Our challenges and our successes, our short-comings, our conflicted families. The whole bit.

It's a real privilege that we get to say 'I want this' and 'don't want that,' or even choosing to be a vegetarian or juicing a lot, or whatever it is you are into. I am certainly thankful for those choices, many other cultures aren't quite like that. So, you may as well have some fun with it. Get curious!

I have had some GREAT life anchors who have been there for me through some life altering tough times with my own health as well as the celebrations. Support and care from wonderful people, seeing my clients (I love you all!), getting bodywork, and cooking for the first time in my new kitchen have all helped so much recently! What are your life anchors?

Sometimes we need to reeVALUate as things take on new meaning and new importance in our lives as we evolve and time marches on. Taking a big leap, whether that be a new home, a job, a marriage, taking charge of your health by hiring someone to help....whatever that is for you, often forces us not only to reassess but to up-level in every area of our lives.