Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist

They’re Making Us Insecure… on Purpose

I literally wrote I’m Proud to Be Natural Me! I gave up wearing makeup as part of my daily routine at least a decade ago. I teach workshops about embracing our natural selves. And I still find myself feeling insecure when I use those filters.

What Derailed You: On Taking Your Life Back

Fairly recently I thought back to when I was doing all the things, walking fully in my purpose, doing the thing I love the most. And then it ended. But what changed? I’d been asking myself that for so many years, while simultaneously just doing the best I could with where I am now. AndContinue reading “What Derailed You: On Taking Your Life Back”

Which Came 1st the Thought or the Feeling?

I’ve had a therapist debate me on this, but I think they’re wrong. 😂 I strongly believe that our thoughts guide our feelings. For the sake of this post, and this practice that has worked for me countless times, let’s just assume she’s wrong and I’m right. Okay. Let me explain… Sometimes when I’m feelingContinue reading “Which Came 1st the Thought or the Feeling?”

Painting My Way Out of Depression

The other day I was feeling really down. And as I sat in my car by the river, I talked myself into following through on an inspired idea. I didn’t feel like it. But it was a beautiful day and earlier I had thought it might be a cool idea to paint by the river.Continue reading “Painting My Way Out of Depression”