“Being cut off from our own natural self-compassion is one of the greatest impairments we can suffer.” ~Gabor Mate It was late at night, and I couldn’t sleep. I could almost hear the thudding...

Every now and then, it’s a good idea to stop and think about how we’re living our lives and how to make them better.That is what makes New Year’s resolutions so popular. The...

“Allow yourself to be proud of yourself and all the progress you’ve made. Especially the progress no one else can see.” ~UnknownI watched my then-four-month-old daughter wiggle around on the floor on her...

“My life transformed when I stopped caring what people in the stands thought.” ~Brené Brown One afternoon, I had coffee with a friend who told me that she and her family all have a...

Hi friend! As we approach the New Year, I imagine many of you, like me, are thinking about what you’d like to do differently in 2024—or who and how you want to be...

“It’s a gift to exist, and with existence comes suffering. There’s no escaping that, but if you are grateful for your life, then you must be grateful for all of it.” ~Stephen Colbert Life is...

“One doesn’t discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a very long time.” —André GideI once had a friend. Let’s call him Jim. Jim was just an ordinary...

Are you curious about minimalism and wondering if it’s right for you? You’re not alone.Lots of people talk about the benefits they have received by pursing minimalism. But how would you know if...