- A Mindful Bachelorette Weekend in Fort WorthI recently was able to have a *very belated* bachelorette weekend with the ladies who have been there for me through all of life’s ups and downs. My priorities for the weekend were quality time, meaningful connection, fun, and low …
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- A Year of Sobriety in My Late Twenties.A little over a year ago I chose sobriety. I was not a problem drinker by societal standards. I didn’t get into any trouble or make a single huge mistake. On the surface, sobriety was not an obvious decision. I …
- Positivity and Light.I have always been an optimist. I’m able to see the potential positive outcome of a situation and focus my energy there. This has served me and it’s also held me back. It’s blocked me from dealing with feelings that …
- The Eight Limbs of YogaDid you know there are 8 limbs of yoga? And only ONE is the physical practice (asana) we widely recognize. Here is a little yoga philosophy lesson for those interested. I wanted to share because this information can get so …
- The Beauty of Boredom.Productivity is an interesting concept. Society seems to perceive it as extremely positive. It’s essential in the arena of life achievement. In moving forward. We each experience a range of productivity and motivation. When I’m feeling energetic I’m often impressed …
- The Eating Disorder That Woke Me Up.There are many posts I would have loved to write before this one. I’d rather throw this one into a gaping cavern, never to be seen again. I’d let it erode into gravel until there were only scattered sediments left …
- Taking Things Personally.Where to begin. I’d love to be zen, chill, and centered 24/7. That’s the goal, right? It’s not my reality. I take things personally. In this stage of life, I often describe myself as breezy. A phrase taught to me …
- A Culture of Comparison.I don’t remember the moment. The moment I learned that external validation defines my worth; when I began to believe society’s lie. I do remember the onset of comparison, though. It was the first day of seventh grade. Samantha, my …
- Therapy and Imperfection.The social stigma around therapy is alive and well. I’m continuously surprised by the discomfort around this topic. Through silence I’ve contributed to the stigmatization, but I refuse to any longer. The mental health movement has done wonders. To the …
- WTH is a Spiritual Awakening?Well, what does it mean to you? My definition: When you hear, see, or feel something that resonates as truth. You can’t ignore its potency. It’s an unexpected ice bath for the soul. At your core, you know it is …
It doesn’t interest me what you do for a living. I want to know what you ache for, and if you dare to dream of meeting your heart’s longing…
I want to know if you can be with joy, mine or your own, if you can dance with wildness and let the ecstasy fill you to the tips of your fingers and toes without cautioning us to be careful, to be realistic, to remember the limitations of being human.
– Oriah Mountain Dreamer
