What's Keeping You Up at Night?

And how conscious leadership can help.

For many Americans, it isn’t just financial stress or job insecurity - it’s the deeper fear that our democracy is being hollowed out. We feel the rise of authoritarian tendencies, the normalization of fascist rhetoric, and the widening gap between everyday people and those who profit from division. Add to that the unease with rapid technological change, and it’s no wonder so many are losing sleep. A collective insom-nom-nom-nia born of legitimate concern (couldn't help myself!)

To be conscious is to be truly awake.
Not just physically - but to our Selves, to others, and to the deep web of connection that holds us. Consciousness means noticing our thoughts, emotions, and patterns without judgment. Choosing how we respond vs. reacting on autopilot. Aligning our actions with our values and dharma. And recognizing that our inner world profoundly shapes the outer world we help create.

A conscious leader is someone who invites that awareness into every aspect of how they live, love, work, and lead.
They embody presence in action, responding with clarity, compassion, and embodied presence, even when the world around them feels chaotic.

In a time when fear-driven rhetoric, division, and economic pressure dominate our headlines, conscious leadership begins within.
It’s about practices that bring harmony to body, mind, and spirit. Drawing from our wisdom traditions, we can cultivate balance in the body, clarity in the mind, and grounded connection to purpose. When aligned in this way, we lead from wholeness not fear or ego.

Conscious leaders don’t shy away from the world’s challenges - global or personal.
They feel, witness, and yet choose to stand as steady centers of light. They remind us that our inner experience doesn’t have to mirror the chaos outside. Even when life feels relentless - whether on the world state or within our families and workplaces - our inner world can be a sanctuary of presence and ease.

So, how do we step into conscious leadership?
Start with awareness: notice your thoughts and pause before reacting. Reconnect with integrity: ask if your choices align with your deepest values. And return to purpose: let your dharma - not fear - guide your next step.  (Wondering what your dharma is?  Connect with me at [email protected].  I will connect you with a powerful exercise to walk you through defining your life purpose.)

The invitation is simple... yet radical:
Notice where you feel called to rise.
Choose awareness. Choose integrity. Choose to embody the leader you already are.