“No one ever told me that grief felt so like fear.” ~C.S. Lewis, A Grief Observed The day I was…
Tiny Buddha
“You’re Too Sensitive” Is a Lie
“I used to dislike being sensitive. I thought it made me weak. But take away that single trait, and you…
Healing, Forgiving, and Loving After a Near-Death Break Up
“People come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. When you figure out which it is,…
Why I Stopped Trying to Fix Myself and How I Healed by Doing Nothing
“Everything in the universe is within you.” ~Rumi When I was twenty-three, I lost my job through chronic illness. I…
When Life Forces Your Hand, Embrace the New Chapter
“Life isn’t about finding yourself, it’s about creating yourself.” ~George Bernard Shaw Like most people, I’ve tried to control…
How I Stopped Chasing Highs and Self-Destructing
“Problems cannot be solved with the same mind set that created them.” ~Albert Einstein In our culture, it’s pretty common…
Why We Don’t Need to Apologize So Often & How to Do It Well When We Do
“The ability to apologize sincerely and express regret for the unskillful things we say or do is an art. A…
4 Eye-Opening Realizations That Helped Me Love My Body
“You are imperfect, permanently and inevitably flawed. And you are beautiful.” ~Amy Bloom “Just look at yourself!” “That chubby face,…
Shine Your Light: You Have More to Contribute Than You Think
“Express yourself. There is nothing to fear. There is nothing to lose. There is just you being lived.” ~Marlena Tillhon…
Someday This Will Be Funny
“A great attitude becomes a great mood. A great mood becomes a great day. A great day becomes a great…