Father's Day

Father's Day

Ever since I can remember my dad called me “Tara Pizer Twinkle Toes”.  I’ve asked several times, and no one, including him, seems to know where the name came from, but for whatever reason it stuck for many years.  I believe it was sometime during my junior high years...
Your Hunger Will Lead You Home

Your Hunger Will Lead You Home

“Your Hunger Will Lead You Home.”  The Fire Starter Sessions by Danielle Laporte.    No one likes to be hungry or empty or have less than they feel they need, and yet that lacking is our leader. Hmmm, follow my hunger… What do I hunger for? I hunger for...
Don’t hide your Power

Don’t hide your Power

Four years ago I was introduced to a class at the gym called Body Combat, and it quickly became one of my favorite classes. In this class you are encouraged to aggressively hit, kick and holler. The louder you yell and the harder you punch the better the workout....
Don’t hide your Power

Don't hide your Power

Four years ago I was introduced to a class at the gym called Body Combat, and it quickly became one of my favorite classes. In this class you are encouraged to aggressively hit, kick and holler. The louder you yell and the harder you punch the better the workout....
Music that should NEVER play…

Music that should NEVER play…

I can so easily find myself in a cycle of frustration, replaying thoughts in my head that continue to reinforce old patterns of self-sabotage.  Sometimes they’ve been playing for days before I recognize their dull melody. It’s vital that I listen for the music that...
Lean Into Discomfort

Lean Into Discomfort

“Lean into discomfort” – Brene’ Brown, The Gifts of Imperfection   I’ve been pondering this thought for the last two weeks. Not questioning its truth, but questioning my capacity for it. I have never liked discomfort and I’ve attempted to create a life that...