Mindfulness isn’t just a practice—it’s a living examination of how we relate to ourselves, others, and the world. Each week I share conversations and thoughts that deepen your understanding of mindfulness and compassion. I had the pleasure of talking with…
hi everyone You know I’ve been away for the past two months. I went to America, as everyone said, to rest, for fresh air, for vitamin C and vitamin D. And when I got off the plane in America, I…
Recovery from substance abuse is often referred to as willpower, therapy, or medication. But one factor that quietly shapes outcomes is the environment one is in every day. The spaces we occupy – both physical and social – can either…
No one defends themselves. It’s a label that can be read as a criticism: you’re overreacting, you are too sensitiveyou are not willing to listen. But in reality, defensiveness is not so much a character flaw as a reflex. At…
Emotional maturity is one of those things that you instantly recognize in someone else but have a hard time pinpointing. It’s not about being stoic. It’s not about never being nervous. And it’s certainly not that we have the answer…
The seasons of life call for silence. Mindfulness brings us back to what matters each week with gentle attention and intention. What I recommend (and why): Internal Forest School I am filled with gratitude this week Gillian Florence Sangerwho has…
Humanity completes a 5200-year cycle. The Egyptians started it and that was the plan. You come out of the Change, which is a 5,200 year cycle, and into another. The beginning of the cycles of renewal carries with it the…
The whole concept low impact cardio exercises may seem like an oxymoron. After all, you can really get your heart rate up without running or jump? The answer is yes, totally! And we have a bunch of different bodyweight exercises…
HSPs feel that if we don’t say yes, we are disappointing someone. But those “yeses” add up—and soon you’ll be the lowest priority. Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) are often more prone to a people-pleasing tendencies or behavior like others. I…
Although well-intentioned, this term can actually alienate introverts, preventing them from getting the help they need when times are tough. “Tell me how I can help.” “Touch him only when you want to.” “I’m just a phone call away.” For…
