LIFE
We Cannot Conquer Hate with More Hate (Only with Love)
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” ~Martin Luther King, Jr.
I suspect that most people are victims of hate. Wars...
LIFE
Less ‘I Know What I Like,’ More ‘What’s Working for You?’
It’s easy and common to settle into the comfort of preference and routine. On some level, this is to be expected. Over time, we craft our lives around what we know we like,...
LIFE
How Being Alone Made Me Fall in Love with Myself
“Solitude is where one discovers one is not alone.” ~Marty Rubin
“No one invites me to their party.” That’s what middle school was like for me, anyway. No matter how hard I tried, I...
LIFE
How I Cherished Every Beautiful Moment of My Daughter’s Short Life
In the spring of 2012, I heard this word, “rest.” I realized how horrible I was at it. I wasn’t even sure what it was. Was it extra sleep? Was it not working...
LIFE
How to Find Peace When Your Mind Is Restless
“Within you, there is a stillness and a sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself.” ~Hermann Hesse
When I work with people who are suffering from anxiety, fear, grief,...
LIFE
10 Life-Changing Tips for Decluttering Items You Thought You Couldn’t
Decluttering can be a journey with ups and downs. There are moments of high motivation and quick progress, but there are also moments of slow going and tough decisions.There are some people who...
LIFE
5 Reasons to Try Something New Before You Feel Ready
“Great people do things before they’re ready. They do things before they know they can do it. And by doing it, they’re proven right.” ~Amy Poehler
Ready isn’t a state of being, it’s a...
LIFE
How Embracing Grief Can Open Us Up to a Beautiful New Chapter
“When we are brave enough to tend to our hearts, our messy emotions can teach us how to be free—not free from pain but free from the fear of pain and the barrier...