Healing & Transformation Through Mindful Writing
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
“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
“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
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
“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