Photograph by Casey Horner Personal musings and an excerpt from Mark Nepo’s latest book guide us through darkness and life’s messiness — to emerge with meaning and connection — Since books arrive like children, after months of labor, the timing of their arrival is well … [Read more...] about Living What Matters: Reflections, Prose and 52 Prompts for Self-Inquiry
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The Grand Cosmic Blessing: Why Dolly Parton Practices The ‘F Word’ Every Chance She Gets
Photograph by Hello, I'm Nik A refreshingly profound, yet simple and relatable new take on forgiveness — At its heart, forgiveness is a radical acceptance of ‘what was’ married to a prayer that the future needn’t recreate the past. ~ Josh Radnor Yeah, yeah, … [Read more...] about The Grand Cosmic Blessing: Why Dolly Parton Practices The ‘F Word’ Every Chance She Gets
Boundaries, Boundaries, and More Boundaries: The Key To Managing Energy Vampires
Photograph by Luke Van Zyl Owning our ability to create healthy boundaries is a radical act of self-care that allows us to reclaim our power and protects us from those who drain us — When it comes to Energy Vampires, BOUNDARIES are the key!! One of the most powerful … [Read more...] about Boundaries, Boundaries, and More Boundaries: The Key To Managing Energy Vampires
Moonshot Magic: Declaring & Committing to Something Extraordinary
Photograph by Daniel Olah One woman’s journey to an extraordinary life — from addiction and disconnection to seizing life in all of its sacredness, opportunity and exquisite beauty — There is tremendous sacredness in the seemingly mundane. Ordinary life avails us … [Read more...] about Moonshot Magic: Declaring & Committing to Something Extraordinary
Boundary Badassery: Daring to Set Boundaries
Photograph by Nadine Shaabana A reformed people pleaser not only learns the profound benefits of healthy boundaries in her own life, she deconstructs and reframes them for you — A boundary is, in essence, where you end and another person begins. I define it as a … [Read more...] about Boundary Badassery: Daring to Set Boundaries
Daring To Disrupt: The Healthy Deviant’s Holiday Survival Guide
All illustrations by Pilar Gerasimo A renegade health journalist breaks from holiday convention to nurture a creative calling — a permission slip to do things differently _______ For the past five years, I’ve been hard at work writing and illustrating a book about what I … [Read more...] about Daring To Disrupt: The Healthy Deviant’s Holiday Survival Guide
The Karma of Cats: The Soul Prints of Our Feline Friends
Photograph by Myles Yu How an unlikely love story with a feral cat left one woman questioning, who is actually protecting whom? — INTRO *Diana Ventimiglia, Editor of The Karma of Cats, steps from behind her editing desk and shares some of her own feline … [Read more...] about The Karma of Cats: The Soul Prints of Our Feline Friends
Life After Miscarriage: The Healing Power of Non-Sexual Physical Touch
Photograph by Antonio Dicaterina One woman’s story of how non-sexual physical touch helped her discover a path to healing and a deeper connection with her partner after their miscarriage. _______ It’s a plus! We’re pregnant! I ecstatically shared the proof from three … [Read more...] about Life After Miscarriage: The Healing Power of Non-Sexual Physical Touch
At Home In His Home: Meeting My Sober Son Where He Is
Photograph by Sergio Rodriquez Portugues Del Olmo A raw account of healing and revealing — one mother recovers from people-pleasing and unworthiness through her son’s journey to sobriety _____ With reminders of every fault, limiting belief and mess-up we’ve ever made on … [Read more...] about At Home In His Home: Meeting My Sober Son Where He Is
The Secret to Successful Mothering (That Took Me 21 Years to Learn)
Rebekah, with her family One mother’s ode to parenting in all of its complexities — how in loosening the hold on her children she found space to be a better parent — I didn't want to write my second book. The book I pitched to my publisher couldn't have been more … [Read more...] about The Secret to Successful Mothering (That Took Me 21 Years to Learn)
Reopening My Mother Heart: A Journey From Tragic Heartbreak to Hope
Photograph by Arleen Weise After experiencing tragedy and shutting down, a mother finds her way back to reclaiming the bond with a daughter she always yearned for — Given that being a parent can be such a challenging and unglamorous enterprise, why do people bother to … [Read more...] about Reopening My Mother Heart: A Journey From Tragic Heartbreak to Hope
End Game: How To Do It Your Way (Yes, Even Dying)
Photograph by Daria Shevtsova An End of Life Doula imparts the beauty, grace, and impact of participating in your dying plan and legacy — As we think about life, we must think about death. As we think about death, we must think about life. Life and death go hand in … [Read more...] about End Game: How To Do It Your Way (Yes, Even Dying)
