Boundaries – Kayla MacArthur

August 30, 2023

The Unconventional Truth About Having it All

What does it mean to “have it all?” In my world, I believe having it all has less to do with accomplishing more and everything to do with how fully we’re showing up as our true selves. Having it all is not a juggling act. It’s not committing to everything and everyone under the sun and then trying to figure out the most efficient and productive way to balance it all out. {Most of the time, having it all is about taking things OFF your plate}. In my world, in order to show up as our true selves, we must get crystal clear on what we value and what’s most...

June 17, 2020

The Three Gods

Create, Explore

One sunny morning in Canggu when Mark and I were waiting for his surf instructor, a Balinese woman appeared in the open space next to us and began blessing her storefront with the day’s offerings. She laid out colorful woven baskets, filled with flowers, incense, and bits of rice. Curls of smoke danced through the air and tickled our noses. As she bowed her head in silence, I wondered what she was praying about. When she opened her eyes, she dipped a small bristled brush in holy water and sprinkled each offering three times. Mark turned to me and said: “She does it in threes. Once for each of...

April 11, 2020

On Becoming Her

Explore, Reinvent

Towards the end of my trip, I was walking to the Green Window for breakfast when a little Balinese man slowed his motorbike and came to a full stop in front of me. He greeted me warmly, like we were old friends. He said: “You love your life. You love your life so much. I see it here.” {Pointing to my third eye}. “You are wide open. Your heart is wide, wide open.” Taken aback by his astute reflection, goosebumps prickled on my skin. Why, yes. I did love my life.And my heart was more open than the sky. If only my new friend could see me two weeks later—home...

September 14, 2018

A Reminder For When You’ve Given All You’ve Got

Reinvent

You don’t have to carry the weight of worlds on your back. You don’t have to be a dumping ground for negativity. You don’t have to hold space for those who don’t hold it for you too. It is not your responsibility to provide peace to every person on the planet. You do not have to take this on when and where and with whom you don’t want to. Your energy is your gift to the world. Your presence and the way you share it is a gift. And without discernment, this beautiful gift can tarnish and turn the most precious thing to rust. {Advice for you, and mostly me}....

August 16, 2016

Confessions & Boundaries: What Are You Willing to Receive?

Reinvent

I have a confession to make. Up until this point, I’ve struggled with certain boundaries in my business—boundaries specifically related to honoring my value as a transformational Coach. Tell me if you struggle with this too, because I am totally guilty of offering mega-discounts on my services. Why? Simply put, it has everything to do with my own limiting story around money and worthiness. It also has everything to do with my well-intentioned heart—I just want to help people! So when someone says they can’t afford my services, I offer a discount, because I know how much they would benefit from working with me. This has got to stop though,...