So many of you have followed along and supported me over the past 5 years as my life radically changed. Thank you…and we’re all still changing!

But I thought I’d recap my story and share where I am today. :)

Last year, I had just gone through a tough breakup and was desperate to reignite my inner spark for life. I was also finishing up my book and embarking on a new journey of life as an author. I knew I needed help. So I traveled to France to spend a week at Thich Nhat Hanh’s monastery, Plum Village.

On June 18, 2020, I hosted one hour of live joyful dance music for ages 0-120 years alive. It was a virtual dance party to celebrate that we're still kickin' with breath in our chest and joy in our heart. This event was the third event I was proud to host as a part of Reimagine Festival.

Of all the interviews I have done, Gabe was one that I really had to “sell” on the idea the death can be a source of productive motivation. Like many people, Gabe has an internally coded “block” on the idea of death. After all, we’ve all been conditioned for basically our whole lives that death is morbid and should be acknowledged as little as possible. I loved Gabe’s honesty and vulnerability on this front.

Hey, you. You are going to be ok. I know things are crazy right now. I know it’s all overwhelming and scary. But you are going to be ok. ⁣
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Let’s consider the worst-case scenario.

A stressful disaster like this is, if not an opportunity, a forceful push to consider the hard questions. As we worry about contracting the virus, the inner voice whispers, “What if I did die? Would I be happy with how I’ve lived?”⁣⁣