What Not to Say to Someone Who Has Been Through a Trauma
One bright October morning I went out for a bike ride and found myself right next to an 18-wheel truck. I was turning right, and…
read moreOne bright October morning I went out for a bike ride and found myself right next to an 18-wheel truck. I was turning right, and…
read moreA few years ago, after many attempts at avoiding it, I finally started a daily meditation practice in hopes of finding a way to ease…
read moreNever buy a caramel macchiato. It’s just an upside down vanilla latte — instead of first into the cup, the espresso goes in last on…
read moreI can still feel the butterflies I got as a little girl walking up to the giant Christmas tree inside of the Seattle Center. It…
read moreContrary to popular belief, the phrase “Cleanliness is next to godliness” isn’t found in the Bible. It was said by John Wesley, the co-founder of…
read moreI’ve long been a fan of keeping a gratitude journal to help with my overall happiness, a practice I’ve kept up for the past eight…
read moreA friend of mine recently told me a story about his young toddler. After getting a treat from someone, my friend asked his child, “What…
read moreFor many years, I had my eye on Machu Picchu. I really, really wanted to hike the Inca Trail and visit this amazing place. I…
read moreA little gratitude can work wonders. In fact, it’s scientifically proven that gratitude makes us healthier. Studies upon studies have shown that people who express…
read moreTurning grief into anything other than what it is actually is—the painful process through which we unwillingly journey after losing someone we love—is mostly unfathomable.…
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