Radical Self-Care
When you think of self-care, what comes to mind? Long baths, spa days, and cocktails with girlfriends are a few of the trendier images that may pop into your
Embracing the Pause
We spend most of our lives living from the outside in. We look externally for what we should value, believe in, look like, and aspire to. Our entire system
The Gift of Gratitude
Gratitude is the ultimate gift. It is the one that keeps on giving. By definition gratitude is the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to
Setting Boundaries
Have you ever felt like someone’s buffet? Do you lay it all out for people and allow them to come and take as much as they want, whenever they
Saving a Seat
Have you ever saved a seat for someone? Some of my earliest memories are of me saving seats for my school friends. When we would have an all-school assembly,
What is empathy?
Empathy. It's a word that I've rumbled with my entire life. I've known the literal definition and still used it interchangeably with sympathy. I've asked people to lend it
What Do You Believe?
This morning, as my kids were sleeping in my bed, I walked through the house doing my usual routine. I cut the porch lights off, began opening the shades,
Feeling Broken
Today before my yoga class started, I overheard two women talking. One of the women had injured her wrist and was wearing a protective wrap around it. When asked
Finding Value
For most of my life, I allowed people to determine my value. How much someone loved me, complimented me, and acknowledged me determined how much I valued and loved
Patterns
I have a friend that keeps getting injured. Every few months, they hurt themselves. The other day, they said, "I don't know why I keep getting injured. I pray
Live Your Truth
When I first thought about starting this blog, I told a few people and their responses were mixed. Some were very encouraging, and others warned against it. Those that