How My Old Dog Taught Me New Tricks
“Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” ~Lao Tzu With two rambunctious kids, a stressful job, and a house to maintain, life was hectic. For many years, my children…
Feeling Depleted? How to Overcome Your Internal Barriers to Resting
“Rest is not necessarily a cessation of all activity but a means of going inward, going deeper. Rest is what allows us to go beneath the surface, if we make…
How I’m Navigating My Grief Since Losing My Father
“Grief is the price we pay for love.” ~Queen Elizabeth II Losing a loved one is never easy, and when that loved one is a parent, the pain can feel…
The Subtle (Yet Huge) Perspective Shift That Changed My Life
“Dear self: Don’t get so worked up over things you can’t change or people you can’t change. It’s not worth the anger buildup or the heartache. Control only what you…
It’s Time to Stop ‘Fixing’ (Because They Need the Struggle)
“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” ~Maya Angelou I have always been a “fixer.” I…
Feeling Lost or Miserable? Your Heart Knows the Way Through
“Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you really love. It will not lead you astray.” ~Rumi My tear-stained face stared back at me in the…
Breaking Free from the Shadow of a Narcissistic Parent
“One of the greatest awakenings comes when you realize that not everybody changes. Some people never change. And that’s their journey. It’s not yours to try to fix for them.”…
How to Embrace the Glorious Mess of Everyday Life
“Embrace the glorious mess that you are.” ~Elizabeth Gilbert Let’s begin with a simple fact: life is inherently messy. Despite our best efforts to organize, control, and perfect, life has…
Choosing Yourself: How to Prioritize Your Personal Well-Being
“To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.” ~Oscar Wilde “Choose me!” I heard the voice clearly as I sat across from my therapist one day in her…
