How easy is to feel anxious or agitated or even derailed from life? To begin to imagine you will never not be stuck, to go immediately go into problem-solving mode to get un-stuck. But the thought came to me recently: what if stuckness is an invitation to stillness? What if, instead of going full force into problem-solving mode, I take a second to slow down, breathe, and embrace the stillness that stuckness can offer?
Read MorePoetry is an expression of the soul that allows the writer to tap into complicated emotions, feelings, thoughts. and past experiences in a safe, empowering, authentic way.
Read MoreThere are times where no amount of words, or languages can fully encompass what we have experienced. I believe this is where our inherent ability to express ourselves through creative outlets comes into play.
Read MoreFor some, the holidays are a time filled with copious amounts of laughter and joy, ornate décor, beautiful gatherings, and incredible memories with loved ones. Yet, for others, the holidays can be painfully challenging.
Read MoreHow can we sit in our reality with less emotional pain? Is there a better way through the hard things? Today, I want to talk about one of the paths – radical acceptance.
Read MoreMaybe you have heard the saying “Grow through what you go through”. While this saying can be a little too simplistic to fit every person’s experience, it can certainly ring true for many of us. Sometimes life can overwhelm us and put us through situations and experiences we never thought we would endure.
Read MoreWhile we often view stress as a negative thing, truthfully, stress is a normal human response to a difficult or demanding task.
Read MoreAs I sat in the movie theater with my friend and a handful of strangers scattered across the room, I noticed something I hadn’t felt since before the pandemic: I felt engaged and connected in my body and with others in the room.
Read MoreIt is a radical act of self-love and self-regard to choose to pause and pace yourself on this growth journey.
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