After we graduate from college, we should have our lives all figured out, right? Not so much. Here’s what can go wrong and what you can do — I never thought it would happen to me. When I graduated from college I had a plan. I was going to work in the … [Read more...] about The Quarter-Life Crisis: A Survival Guide for Millennials and Parents
Mental & Emotional Wellness, Spirituality, Relationships
Finding Balance Amidst Times of Uncertainty
In the moments when you feel the true weight of the world, tune in and ask, “What do I need to get through today?” — It’s so hard to be a mama when your children’s world has been completely turned inside out. We are grateful that no one in our family has gotten terribly … [Read more...] about Finding Balance Amidst Times of Uncertainty
The Extraordinary Physical and Mental Benefits of Spending Time in Nature
Going outside from time to time isn’t just a nice activity; it can be a crucial aspect of maintaining your health — We live in a time when the number of mental and physical maladies that afflict humankind are legion. A staggering 42.4% of American adults struggle … [Read more...] about The Extraordinary Physical and Mental Benefits of Spending Time in Nature
The Sacred Purpose of Human Life
Humans are uniquely gifted with the capacity to seek enlightenment, to understand unity consciousness… so what are we to do with that gift? — In the Vedic literature, it is said that one attains a human body only after 84 million births as a lower species, and to get a … [Read more...] about The Sacred Purpose of Human Life
What I’ve Learned About Being a Mom in 2020
This difficult year has taught me that every challenge has a solution — and also helped me kick the habit of wanting to be perfect — It's strange how quickly things can change. One minute you're debating whether 2020 is the start of a new decade. The next you're going … [Read more...] about What I’ve Learned About Being a Mom in 2020
What Not to Say to Someone Living with Chronic Illness
I know... You want to say something kind, something inspiring, but sometimes it's better just to listen — The question is not how to get cured, but how to live.—Joseph Conrad According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 6 out of 10 adults in the United … [Read more...] about What Not to Say to Someone Living with Chronic Illness
Want to Create Change in the World? Here’s Where to Start
If you want to make a difference in the world, don’t think you need to start big… just start somewhere — Change is a slow, patient thing. It never comes overnight, it’s never obvious until it’s already there, and it’s never about one grand act. Change isn’t in a single … [Read more...] about Want to Create Change in the World? Here’s Where to Start
How to Course-Correct Your Future
We manifest what we believe; to live in questions vs. conclusions allows our beliefs and our possibilities to evolve — Years ago, I was in Washington DC, standing outside of the White House, trying to make a video about possibilities. There were three different … [Read more...] about How to Course-Correct Your Future
Enlightened Vulnerability: Your Key to Becoming Truly Whole
Enlightenment and vulnerability at first seem in opposition, but they are actually inextricably linked to serve your highest self — The vague concepts of enlightenment and vulnerability seem ever present in spiritual circles today. They are painted as opposing ideals, … [Read more...] about Enlightened Vulnerability: Your Key to Becoming Truly Whole
The Epidemic of Repressed Emotions
We should all feel safe opening up to others, so why is it so hard? Let’s explore the complexity of negative emotions and what can help — “Put on a smile and face the day!” While there’s certainly something to be said for a positive approach to life, there are days when … [Read more...] about The Epidemic of Repressed Emotions
How to Take Control of Your Life and Begin Living Consciously
The journey to living more mindfully can begin at any time, whenever you make the decision to do so — and myriad benefits await — Letting yourself drift through life can be tempting, especially if you find decisions hard to make. However, this approach denies you the … [Read more...] about How to Take Control of Your Life and Begin Living Consciously
Real Talk: 6 Women Share How They’ve Been Navigating COVID-19
As the pandemic shifts from shock-and-awe to ‘The New Norm’, 6 women share their coping strategies…from meditation to new businesses — I saw a meme today where number 13 goes, “I am the worst number.” 666 follows up with, “No, I am the worst number.” 2020 goes, “Bitches, … [Read more...] about Real Talk: 6 Women Share How They’ve Been Navigating COVID-19