30 Simple Mindfulness Practices to Help You Focus and Be Present
“The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it.” ~Thích Nhất Hạnh, Peace is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life…
8 Things Not to Say to Someone Who’s Struggling with Anxiety
“Sometimes just being there is enough.” ~Unknown It felt like I couldn’t breathe. Like someone was holding me by the neck, against a wall, and the floor might drop beneath…
Nothing You Do Will Be Enough If the Relationship Isn’t Right
“Relationships are like glass. Sometimes it’s better to leave them broken than hurt yourself trying to put them back together.” ~Unknown A couple of months ago my dear friend and…
How I Stopped Being Everything I Hated About My Parents
“The beautiful thing about life is that you always change, grow, and get better. You aren’t defined by your past. You aren’t your mistakes.” ~Unknown When I was an angsty…
How Restrictive Diets Mess with Our Brains and Lead to Bingeing
“Your body is precious. It is your vehicle for awakening. Treat it with care.” ~Buddha When I went on my first diet in my teens (low-carb, it was back in…
How I Learned the Power of Letting Go After My Father Developed Dementia
“There is beauty in everything, even in silence and darkness.” ~Helen Keller When I was eleven years old, I would force myself to stay awake until the wee hours of…
Maintaining Your Well-Being While Changing the World
Many people have gotten more involved in social activism and community work, recently. Seeing the divides in political positions, opportunities, and lived experiences, many of us have declared that we…
Stop Waiting for Perfection and Fall in Love with Your Life Now
I know, so cliché, right? I can practically hear your eyes roll. But hear me out. In a society driven by results, achievements, and ideals of perfection, there is a…
How ‘Griefcations’ Helped Me Heal from Loss and How Travel Could Help You Too
“To travel is to take a journey into yourself.” ~Danny Kaye The brochure read, “Mermaid tail, optional.” What forty-something mom doesn’t have a shimmering fish tail tucked in her closet…