How to Connect When You Have (Almost!) Nothing in Common
My spouse and I met in our early 20s and married a couple of years later. We married fairly quickly at a time when online…
How to Stay Stress-Free During the Election Season
It’s an election year in the United States, and as our increasingly politically divided country inches closer to November, it seems inevitable that many of…
How to Have a Less-Awkward First Date
For most of my life I’ve struggled with a bit of social anxiety, and preparing for a first date with someone has generally made me…
How to Find a Spiritual Community That Fits
Like many college graduates, I left undergrad and started completely fresh — I moved 1,000 miles from Los Angeles to Albuquerque, New Mexico, where I…
4 Ways to Use Your Summer Vacation to Spiritually Recharge
It’s vacation season! Whether you’re trekking a mountain trail or hightailing it to the beach, taking a trip is the perfect time to recharge spiritually.…
Creative Ways to Remember Someone You’ve Lost This Memorial Day
I come from a military family—my dad, both grandfathers, and extended family members have all served in the Navy or the Army. Yet, shamefully, despite…
Say Yes the Next Time Someone Offers to Help
Last month, I was having a pretty rough go of things: My husband was out of town for an extended period, leaving me solo parenting…
How to Have a Refreshing Weekend (No Netflix Required)
As a person with almost boundless energy and a nearly insatiable appetite for “experiences,” I’ve never been particularly good at self-care or rest. During my…
From Self-Care to Soul-Care: 5 Creative Ways to Pray During Lent
This year, Lent snuck up on me—I hardly knew it was February until I unwittingly found myself at a Mardi Gras celebration one Tuesday evening.…
5 Ways to Have a Peaceful Family Holiday
The most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner, and for many of us that means a whole lot of food, plenty…