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From federal public servant to purpose-driven coach: why I'm the right resource for your career transformation
Navigating career change isn’t just about landing a new role — it’s about redefining what meaningful work looks like for you. As a...

Coach Rai
Aug 27, 20252 min read


Good misty morning
May this morning rise around you like mist curling through tall trees, unhurried and kind. May the hours ahead move with the same quiet that lives between mountain breaths. May your breath settle into its own rhythm before the day calls your name. May warm light reach you, through clouded air, a distant peak, or a half-remembered calm, whispering that nothing more is required of you. You are enough exactly as you are. Walk today gently, as if the ground is listening. Leave sp

Coach Rai
Jan 141 min read
A new year of being
As 2026 unfolds, I’ve noticed a quiet but powerful inner shift taking place. Instead of asking, What more can I do this year? I’m asking something gentler and far more transformative: Who do I want to be this year? For so long, progress has been measured by productivity, by checklists completed, and goals chased. But this year, I am choosing alignment over urgency. Presence over pressure. Being over doing. I am choosing to be love — toward myself first, and then outward into

Coach Rai
Jan 122 min read
Holiday Wishes
This holiday season, I’m wishing for a kind of wealth that can’t be measured or spent — the easing of a busy mind, the softness of being held by moments of laughter, and the simple wonder of shared experiences that remind us we are alive and connected. I’m wishing for rest, for breathing room, and for the comfort of knowing we don’t have to carry everything alone. This time of year often carries both joy and grief, sometimes woven together. We feel tenderness for what’s been

Coach Rai
Dec 24, 20251 min read


Warm Winter Solstice Wishes
As the light of longer and brighter days touches the earth this morning.. May the solstice fire lift our boldest hopes and carry them gently forward, where they are met, warm and willing, by the first breath of a brand-new sun. May you set down, with gratitude, the stories that shaped you but no longer need your hands to tightly grip them. Let them rest. Let your heart rise lighter. May the way you speak to yourself be softened, washed clean of shame, making room for kindness

Coach Rai
Dec 23, 20251 min read
Who is the ideal client for Core Energy Coaching with Rai of Soul Shine? (Hint: it might be YOU)
If you're navigating a major life transition, feeling stuck in a good-but-not-great routine, or craving deeper alignment with your purpose, you're not alone – and you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. As an iPEC Core Energy Coach , I’ve worked with clients in all walks of life who are ready to move beyond surviving and into thriving! So, who is the ideal client for core energy coaching? In short: anyone ready to raise their awareness, shift their energy, and lead

Coach Rai
Dec 1, 20254 min read
Living Authentically: The Key to Greater Fulfillment in Life
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in external expectations and societal pressures. However, the key to lasting fulfillment lies in living authentically — making consistent micro-decisions to honor your heart by showing up as who you really are. Life coaching is a powerful tool to help you reconnect with your true self, shed limiting beliefs, and pursue a life that aligns with your values! Living authentically means being true to who you are — not who oth

Coach Rai
Oct 23, 20252 min read
Good morning!
My early morning wish is that something more beautiful than a crisp autumn sunrise unfolds in your world today. I hope your day is filled with the vibrant glow of quality connections, laughter, and love. I hope the warmth of calming conversations, the words you say to yourself and those shared with others, soothe parts of your soul you didn’t know were aching. My wish is that human kindness, compassion, consideration, and empathy spill out across the canvas of your life like

Coach Rai
Oct 20, 20251 min read
The transformative power of life coaching
Life coaching has become an essential tool for individuals seeking greater fulfillment, clarity, and direction in their lives. It's the...

Coach Rai
Sep 10, 20252 min read
The power of walk & talk sessions: A nature-based approach to life coaching
In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, it can be difficult to slow down and truly be present. Many of us rush from one task to...

Coach Rai
Aug 23, 20253 min read
Historical encouragement post
Puddles of Pure Pride Originally written by Coach Rai on August 16, 2018 It’s monsoon season where I live which means it dumps rain in...

Coach Rai
Aug 22, 20252 min read
Historical reflections
Roadside Realizations Originally written by Coach Rai on July 31, 2018 Two days ago I stopped along the side of the road at the very spot...

Coach Rai
Aug 22, 20253 min read
Historical appreciation post
Shout-out to the Supporters Originally written by Coach Rai on July 15, 2018 and still one of the biggest sources of gratitude in my...

Coach Rai
Aug 22, 20253 min read
Historical post greeting Fall
Hello September Originally written by Coach Rai on September 7, 2017 I'm struggling to wrap my mind around the fact that it is September...

Coach Rai
Aug 22, 20252 min read
Let's talk "trauma-informed"
You may have seen the term “trauma-informed” used by coaches, therapists, and wellness professionals before but what does it actually...

Coach Rai
Aug 21, 20252 min read
Historical post to boost positive thinking
The Road Called Life Originally written by Coach Rai on June 26, 2017 Life’s a lot like a mountain pass. It’s full of ups and downs and...

Coach Rai
Aug 21, 20252 min read
Historical post here to encourage
Opportunity to Overcome Originally written by Coach Rai on May 9, 2017 I just laid down after driving for 12 hours straight. I really...

Coach Rai
Aug 21, 20252 min read
Historical post about the power of EMDR therapy
The Direct Correlation Between EMDR Therapy and Peace of Mind Originally written by Coach Rai on February 4, 2018 I’ve been back and...

Coach Rai
Aug 21, 20255 min read
A bit more about Coach Rai
Hi, Coach Rai here! I'm happy to share space with you so thank you for stopping by. I believe in the power of choice and magic of living...

Coach Rai
Jul 26, 20251 min read
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