I promised to be unconditionally happy in the face of loss and heartache over thirty years ago. But when I became a special needs mom overnight, this promise felt impossible to keep in my 24/7 caretaking life.

After years of heartache and exhaustion, I remembered my vow and took the words “I will be happy when” and “I have no time” from my vocabulary forever.

I created practices and rituals that I could do throughout the day, no matter how crazy and stressful my life was. I called them Tiny Islands, and they became the signature tools I share to inspire those who wish to cultivate true happiness despite never-ending setbacks, delays, and detours.