How many times have you woken up, say for work, and immediately felt dread for the day? This is an all too common occurrence and I have plenty of first-hand experience myself. We rush to get ready, we rush to get out the door and the whole time we are filled with anticipatory stress and... Continue Reading →
There Is Nothing Wrong With Us At All
There is something I was pondering and found curious recently. We seem to be so quick to relish the beauty and perfection of nature and the natural world, and yet we are so critical of ourselves. We perceive ourselves as this flawed, separate, lacking being amidst everything and everyone outside of ourselves. Nature seems to... Continue Reading →
Overcoming Judgment
Most of my life I have been defensive and quick to secretly judge the perceived negative traits of others. It’s been a bad habit of mine. Even into my later 20s, I remember browsing Facebook or various news feeds sifting through posts and articles until I found something that I could judge someone on.... Continue Reading →
Just Breath: Generating Gratitude
Each day I try to think about things I am grateful for in an effort to bring light, meaning, and purpose into my life. In my search for wisdom, I continually come across multiple sources that state that generating feelings of gratitude can elevate your mood, your vibration, and your whole mindset and approach to... Continue Reading →
Dealing with Trauma: Exchange of Energy
I was married for a year before getting divorced in 2015. The subsequent years that followed were a dark time in my life. I didn’t realize it at the time but I had completely shut myself off emotionally from other people. I even shut myself off from myself, I didn’t communicate with myself, I... Continue Reading →