Overcoming 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…
Spirituality
What I Learned When I Sold (Nearly) All of My Belongings
About a year ago, I decided to leave my comfortable job as a teacher to become a full-time graduate student. For me, this meant that…
4 Unique Ways to Connect with Friends This Holiday Season
The holiday season is upon us, and as an adult, I’ve found that cozy, Christmasy feeling is more elusive than ever. With end-of-the-year deadlines, multiple…
3 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…
Why Our Interfaith Relationship Works
If someone were to tell my 15-year-old devout Catholic self that I would one day marry a Jewish guy, I would have balked. But, here…
How to Cope With Grief by Journaling
My best friend passed away at the age of 21. Like many who have lost a loved one due to mental health issues, I couldn’t…
The 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…
4 Daily Mantras to Help Overcome Perfectionism
It took me years to admit that I had perfectionist tendencies. I’ve always preferred to define myself by my positive qualities, like my flexibility and…
Seeking Guidance: How a Spiritual Mentor Could Help You
Throughout college, I was heavily involved in campus ministry. The retreats, events, and small communities I was a part of there not only allowed me…
How to Keep a Spiritual Journal (With Writing Prompts to Get You Started!)
Since I was able to hold a pen, I’ve been keeping a journal. Literally, my first diaries were just collections of squiggly lines. Throughout my…
