How can we nurture relationships with the people we love, long after they have passed? In our society, we want to pack away memories of our loved ones lost; just like our attitudes toward grief, we want to stuff it away in a perfect and neat little box. Storing their belongings and shutting the door […]
Being Mindful in Times Of Grief
Unfortunately, grief is as much a part of life as happiness. This sounds horribly glib, but I ask that you trust me on this truth. You can’t have light without darkness. Happiness doesn’t exist without grief. Grief can dismantle your life in small, incendiary ways. You may start to neglect those that are close to you […]
Give Yourself A Personal Reboot
Lately, I have been feeling such a shift in how we all are feeling. Too much stress, not enough care for ourselves. Last week was a huge wake up call that I needed to stop ignoring symptoms of overwhelm and stress. I am the queen of putting myself last, which is not anything to be […]
10 Ways to Deal With High Stress
We all have days that are considerably more challenging and stressful than others (honestly, sometimes we have bad weeks!). Unfortunately, stress is a monster on both the mind and body. Although I hate to use the term “stress” as an excuse for everything, I can wholeheartedly say that stress is indeed a powerhouse that can […]
Making the most of a fresh start
Fresh starts take place in your life every day. We evolve. We grow. We fall down and stumble our way back to find our footing. The term “fresh start” has a warm, exciting sound to it, but the reality is that something new isn’t always something you look forward to. Trust me, there have been […]
The lessons grief can teach us
Grief and loss shifts every part of you, and you are never the same person afterwards. Whether it’s the death of a loved one, divorce, or the loss of a job, we all will have moments when life turns on its head. Grief is a normal healing process, as many say, but that doesn’t […]
15 Questions to Ask Yourself
This past weekend I went back to camp to give myself a reboot and try to gain the tools I needed to tackle this new work/life change-up. Because LIFE. Life is messy, and wonderful and scary. It takes time, soul-searching, and some life experience to identify your true passions. I went to workshops that helped find […]
