Hi, I’m Kristi! I’m a creative alchemist who works with words, images, music, movement, and love. My creations explore big questions, like what makes us human, how can we maintain hope in the face of darkness, and where we draw inspiration and strength from when things seem bleak. I seek to illuminate what’s beautiful, powerful, magical, and majestic about this life and alchemize darkness into light, pain into joy.
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Why you need to listen to your inner voice
The fastest way to get stuck is to listen to what everyone else thinks about where you are. You’ll never be able to make them happy. The fastest way to get unstuck? Listen to your inner voice. Here’s why that works.
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Run your life according to your own schedule
In our family, one of the worst crimes you could commit against others was being late and not keeping to the schedule. I remember the moments prior to leaving the house before meeting grandparents were particularly stressful. Lots of yelling and anxiety that we might be late if we: Didn’t. Leave. Right. Now! We always…
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3 important questions to ask when you want to get unstuck
Have you ever heard the saying, “The unexamined life is not worth living?” It’s a fancy way of saying that if we don’t look at our lives and learn something, then we’re robbing ourselves of the opportunity to live a life full of meaning and purpose. If you want to examine your life, I suggest…
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Hold space for the ones you love
Growing up, my dad was known as the ‘what you’ve got to do guy.’ He always had solutions to offer. People came to him with problems and he’d give them great ideas. He didn’t hold space, he held forth. So, when I got older, I adopted his habit of offering my friends and family solutions…
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You’re perfect (and you’ll get better)
You know what bothers me about a lot of self-help books?They assume something’s wrong with me, you, and anyone else who’s found them.It’s implied if we don’t follow their sage advice, then we’ll be doomed to stay mediocre (or worse).But there’s nothing wrong with you. Or me. Or anyone else.You’re perfect, just the way you…
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What do you need to let go of?
There are so many things we want to carry with us. But so little we need. Let go of expectations and things that no longer serve you if you want to get unstuck
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Take up space and ask for the love you need
Don’t let your inner critic let you get small. You deserve love and attention. But you need to take up space and ask for it! Here’s why.
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Relationships are mirrors of your internal state of mind
Are there people in your life you can’t stand? Examine your internal thoughts: how much of you is being mirrored in them?
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Meet people where they are and improve your relationships
Relationships don’t have to be filled with friction. But if you don’t meet people where they are, that’s what happens.
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Treat others as they want to be treated
Have you heard of the ‘platinum rule’? It’s not treating others how YOU want to be treated. It’s to treat others as THEY want. Here’s how to do that.