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I’ve felt so small in the context of all of the world’s chaos lately. It’s been suffocating and crushing and exhausting. It’s caused me to doubt the value in everything I do for weeks. I’ve talked to friends about it, written extensively about it, and tried so hard to shake…

My Beloved Son, You will more than likely read this letter, the teenager that you are, appreciating and agreeing with the sentiment, but ignoring or putting aside most of it; just as I did with nearly every life lesson that my father passed on to me. Well, I’m listening now, Dad.…

“You have got to pull yourself together”. That was a general comment I made in a conversation a little while ago. I was told, perhaps tongue in cheek, that this doesn’t sound like something a therapist would say. Really? I did think for a minute. No. There are times when you…

What Do Dreams Reveal? Throughout history, dreams have played a major role in cultural, spiritual, philosophical, and creative thought. In modern times, the scientific and psychological view of dreams, and their connection to the subconscious, has brought many fascinating insights to the topic. The realm of dreams holds the most…

King Solomon had many servants but one servant, the captain of the Palace Guard, was his favorite and he was teased by the other servants. So the King decided that he would humble his  favorite and the others wouldn’t tease him. So the king summoned his favorite along with the…

For a long time I believed I would play a part in the dissolution of the beauty and modeling world. I hated how we paid homage to Barbie as young girls, and then got swept away by magazine and billboard ads of perfect bodies. I didn’t understand why we idolized celebrities with their…

Have you been feeling buffeted by life? You may think it’s just you, but in fact, you are not alone. These past months such intense events and emotions have been in flux for many. It’s no wonder that you find it difficult to hold your footing amidst these tides of change.…

Have you ever looked around at your family and friends and wondered how many days you will get to share with them? I do this often — not in a negative way, but in an awe-filled way. Why do I do this? I find it a really beautiful and simple spiritual practice.…

How often do you feel energized, grounded, and excited for the day when you finish your morning routine? And what is your morning routine? Are you one of those people who sleep as late as possible, pound some coffee and a processed breakfast, and then rush to get into work on time?…

“Smile, breathe and go slowly.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh Last night I did something I rarely do. Drum roll please… …last night I cooked. Okay, to be fair, I more prepped than cooked. But my willingness to participate in this domestic ritual, with my boyfriend at the helm, was certainly not…