Healing & Transformation Through Mindful Writing
We live in a world saturated with pain. From global conflicts to cruelty unfolding close to home, the constant exposure to distress can overwhelm even the most compassionate hearts. Over time, it becomes easier to go numb—to feel disconnected, detached, … Continued
When I look back, I am amazed at how differently I dealt with adversity during the first few decades of my life. Growing up in a stressful home primed me to experience life with caution. Whether it was being afraid of physical … Continued
“Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom.” ~George S. Patton Much of the difficulty and struggle that we go through in life comes from our resistance to change. At some point, we get stuck in painful circumstances, … Continued
“Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become.” ~Steve Jobs I was a sensitive child growing up, and I felt everything deeply. Unfortunately, my childhood home was dominated by chronic tension, … Continued
Whether you celebrate or not, the holiday season can be stressful for many reasons. From experiencing difficult emotions like grief, anger, or resentment that seem to resurface out of nowhere, to the pressures of making everything perfect for everyone, there’s a … Continued
If you’re feeling extra anxiety these days, you are not alone. We’re all in a state of uncertainty as we’re facing the coronavirus, its economic fallout, and the social disruption sweeping through the country. None of us are going to … Continued
There is so much noise and overwhelm these days that it’s almost impossible to not feel crippling anxiety on a regular basis. With a march of commitments, appointments, and obligations that never seem to end, we’re a nation of chronically stressed and … Continued
“Healing requires from us to stop struggling, but to enjoy life more and endure it less.” – Darina Stoyanova There are few things we seek more in life than to feel loved and safe. This is especially vital in childhood … Continued
“Our practice rather than being about killing the ego is about simply discovering our true nature.” ~Sharon Salzberg One of the symptoms of living in today’s fast-paced world is the underlying feeling of loneliness, overwhelm, and disconnection. Chronically stressed and under financial and … Continued
“The human mind is a relational and embodied process that regulates the flow of energy and information.” ~Daniel J. Siegel We are emotional creatures, and we were born to express emotions freely and openly. Somewhere along the way, however, many … Continued
“Get out of your head and get into your body. Think less and feel more.” ~Osho Do you want to meditate but the idea of sitting with your thoughts for twenty minutes gives you anxiety? Or maybe meditation seems like … Continued
I don’t remember the exact moment–or day for that matter–when I realized I might be living with unhealthy levels of anxiety. It wasn’t an aha moment, but a slow realization that this was no way to live. Life seemed like an … Continued
5-Step Mindfulness Meditation Practice To Develop Awareness, Acceptance And Compassion [Excerpt from The Art of Untangling: Mindfulness Journal For Healing And Transformation] 1. INTENTION Find a quiet and peaceful space for your meditation practice. Get comfortable, close your eyes gently, … Continued
I’ve been reading a lot about self-care this year as this is something I’m still learning and often struggling to practice. It’s strange. We know what we need to do to be healthy and take care of ourselves. We know … Continued
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” ~Lao Tzu I’ve always lived with a low hum of anxiety in the background, and lately, it’s been harder to keep a lid on it. There are a lot of … Continued
There is an invisible and powerful connection between the mind, body, and heart (soul, spirit, chi). From nerve impulses in the brain to biochemical reactions in the body, your core systems constantly pass messages around, messages aimed to create wellness … Continued
In any given moment, we are either accepting or rejecting ourselves. It is that level of self-acceptance and our feelings about our own worthiness that determine how happy and whole we feel. Acceptance is one of those things most of … Continued
I believe creativity is essential to our happiness and well-being. We were born makers and are artists at our core, each one of us uniquely different. And if we starve our artistic self we starve our spirit. Creative activities impact … Continued
“The fear of taking a shot at anything in life, lives in the fact that there are no guaranteed outcomes and this notion sadly, paralyzes so many from ever taking a chance, because they can never be certain enough. It’s … Continued
In our daily pursuits, we often forget about our bodies. Chronically stressed, we are mindlessly running on autopilot and out of touch with the one thing that’s always there with us – our sacred body that has carried us forward … Continued
Is your inner critic driving you crazy? Do you feel like you get in your own way sometimes? Is the way you talk to yourself sabotaging your health, your relationships, and your happiness? Negative self-talk is a self-defeating habit that … Continued
“Our happiness depends on the habit of mind we cultivate. So practice happy thinking every day. Cultivate the merry heart, develop the happiness habit, and life will become a continual feast.” ~Norman Vincent Peale From an evolutionary perspective, happiness is … Continued
“I vow to let go of all worries and anxiety in order to be light and free.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh I’ve struggled with anxiety throughout my life. A difficult childhood and my highly sensitive personality meant I grew into an anxious kid—there … Continued
We are living through turbulent times and many of us are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and on a brink of burnout. Flooded by endless demands on our time and energy, our inner resources are being chronically exhausted. Our body responds to this … Continued
So many of us walk around afraid to feel. Especially if we’ve been hurt in childhood, we’re scared to feel because we’re afraid the pain will break us, for good this time. So we hide, deny ourselves the expression our … Continued
“Journaling is a profound—and simple—way to get to know yourself better. To figure out what makes you tick. What makes you happy. What makes you defensive. What makes you giggle or grateful or grieve. What makes you who you are.” … Continued
It’s very challenging to live in today’s fast-paced and ultra-connected world. The amount of information we’re exposed to daily is staggering. We’re constantly overwhelmed with endless work and family commitments, appointments, and obligations, not to mention all the political and … Continued
I didn’t have a word for 2015 up until the last minute. Of course. I’m a master planner when it comes to business or family matters. But as for self, well, I’m still learning. But on December 31th, as if … Continued
It all started rather spontaneously, with a gratitude challenge. I decided to give it a try because I was sick and tired of feeling crappy, helpless & depressed. Life was a struggle and I didn’t have the energy to fight … Continued
Growth is as much about doing the things that work as it is about letting go of the things that don’t work. Taking control over your life by letting go might sound counter-intuitive but it actually makes sense. Letting go … Continued
You can’t live a positive life with a negative mind! My “aha” moment appeared out of nowhere. I didn’t particularly search for anything when it hit me. But there it was, staring me in the face. The realization that … Continued
It may sound cliche for some, but I’ve started this year with lots of soul searching. I am tired of being & feeling the way I am and I’ve decided something needs to change. I need to change! Some things … Continued