It’s easy to be kind to someone when I first meet them. I haven’t learned anything about them that bugs me yet! Once I really get to know someone, that’s when kindness becomes a spiritual practice. Can I be kind even when I’m tired? Can I be kind even when I’m...
Feelings are meant to be felt. It’s as simple as that. When I find myself starting to feel an uncomfortable emotion, I take a moment. I allow myself to feel it fully. As I do so, the feeling moves through me. Look at that, now it’s gone! The more I learn to pay...
Families are a place of love and connection. They’re also a place of loss and betrayal. My family has been a teacher for me, and I am grateful for the lessons. Sometimes the lessons include setting boundaries. As I learn to set boundaries with love, everyone is...
When I’m up against a deadline, time can feel like an enemy. It feels like it’s crushing down me, restricting my ability to breathe and think clearly. That’s when it’s time to tap into Spirit. In Spirit, there is an endless amount of time. In...
There is nothing like getting outside and breathing fresh air for restoring mental clarity. Time in nature also supports memory, combats mental fatigue, and lowers my stress hormones. The physical and mental benefits of the great outdoors can even do their thing when...