The Silent Treatment: How Turning Down the Noise Helped Me Heal My Loneliness
For years, my days started with an alarm at 7 a.m. and an insulin shot. I tuned into the radio as I got ready and…
read moreOvercoming Fear with Love
There are so many things I can think of to fear in this world: illness, loss of loved ones, unjust political systems. Each day the…
read moreRing in the New Year the Right Way
With 2018 in the rearview mirror, it’s time to focus on your 2019 goals. Whether you want to actually stick to a resolution, or you’re…
read moreNew Year’s Resolutions: A Spiritual Approach
As a child, I always had New Year’s Eve plans. My parents would go out, and my brother and I stayed overnight with my aunt.…
read moreA Lesson in Waiting
Never 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 moreStaying Mindful and Calm During Holiday Chaos
Talk to just about anyone when December comes rolling around and they’ll tell you they’re incredibly busy, swamped, even teetering at their max capacity. The…
read moreA Little Hygge Is What You Need This Winter
I’m a natural homebody. My ideal winter afternoon is spent holed up in my house with a good book and roaring fire, watching the snow…
read moreThe Best Ways to Express Gratitude This Holiday Season
The holiday season is here! The temperature is going down, the number of hot chocolates purchased is going up, and retail stores are already playing…
read more7 Ways to Pay It Forward This Season
I 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 more3 Ways to Remind Yourself of Daily Blessings
I’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…
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