My thoughts on body image, the words we use, and what I wish we’d stop doing

I can vividly remember the moment when I first was introduced to the notion that my body, as it was in a given moment, could be considered “unacceptable.” For whatever reason, when I was in middle school, I attended a doctor’s appointment with my dad. It was a routine appointment....

Well-Being

5 Affirmations for Embracing Fall

For some reason, the transition from summer to fall always feels a bit tricky for me. I’m not sure if I still have some of that childhood emotion about summertime being the time for lightheartedness and fun, but I know that I’ve always loved the energy of summer, and I’ve...

Mindfulness

How I Weather Incoming Storms

This week has been a whirlwind, to say the least. It’s funny how you can make plans for your life, and then have everything turned upside down when unexpected storms are at your doorstep. I say this in the physical sense, as we in Florida have been bracing ourselves for...

Happiness

What I Want to Remind You About Regarding Purpose

I know that “purpose” is an incredibly hot self-help buzzword these days. If you were to do an internet search on the word, you would probably find dozens of events, workshops, and even blogs hoping to teach about the importance of purpose, and how you can find it. For a...

Mindfulness

Becoming Comfortable With Feeling Uncomfortable

I recently participated in a round-table discussion that tackled a wide variety of topics, from spirituality to politics, to wellness and diversity, and self-care in the social media age. To be honest, I felt a little intimidated even being invited to have a seat at this table. This invitation was...

Well-Being

I Want to Clarify A Few Things About Self-Care

This might come as a little bit of a surprise to all of you, but I gather a lot of insight and information from Twitter. I’m not sure how it became a thing for me, but lately, I find myself scrolling through, reading people’s takes on current events and life...