“To travel is to take a journey into yourself.” ~Danny Kaye The brochure read, “Mermaid tail, optional.” What forty-something mom doesn’t have a shimmering fish […]
The Power of Waiting When You Don’t Know What to Do
“Waiting is not mere empty hoping. It has the inner certainty of reaching the goal.” ~I Ching Waiting has a bad rap in modern Western […]
Everything I’m So, So Sorry About (and Why I Think Apologies Are Hard)
“There’s the way that light shows in darkness, and it is extremely beautiful. And I think it essentializes the experience of being human, to see […]
7 Lessons from My Father That Have Made Me a Better, Happier Person
“A father is neither an anchor to hold us back, nor a sail to take us there, but a guiding light whose love shows us […]
Change Made Easy: How to Get Unstuck by Doing What You’re Already Doing
“Don’t wait for your feelings to change to take action. Take action and your feelings will change.” ~Barbara Baron You are stuck because you are […]
How Sensitive People Can Stop Taking Things So Personally in Their Relationships
“The truth is that the way other people see us isn’t about us—it’s about them and their own struggles, insecurities, and limitations. You don’t have […]
The Art of Nurturing Self-Talk: How to Tell Yourself What You Need to Hear
“You will never speak to anyone more than you speak to yourself in your head. Be kind to yourself.” ~Unknown Talking to ourselves in a […]
Unbecoming the Old Me: How I’m Finally Discovering That Life Can Be Fun
“The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again expecting different results.” ~Albert Einstein I woke up one morning and realized […]
9 Things I Would Tell My Younger Self to Help Her Change Her Life
“You are one decision away from a completely different life.” ~Mel Robbins At twenty-six years old, I lost my dad to suicide. I was heartbroken […]
If You’re Feeling Judged: One Thing You Need to Understand
“Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.” ~Albert Einstein Most of us feel judged at times. We might feel […]