5 Habits for the Holiday Season
Living in the Midwest, I’ve already seen the first snowfall of the season. There’s a nip in the air ushering in the twilight days of…
Spirituality
Mind, Spirit, and Body: How I Committed to a Prayer and Exercise Routine in Lockdown
For many years, I wanted to incorporate regular prayer and exercise into my daily routine, but never knew how I could do it effectively. I…
Praying Without Words: The Evolution of My Prayer Life
It has taken a long time to figure out what prayer means for me, and I’m convinced it’s still an ongoing journey. As a child,…
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…
What a Life ‘Pause’ Taught Me About Finding My Purpose
Like much of the world, I’ve been doing a whole lot less lately. We’ve all watched, helpless, as COVID-19 made its way to our towns…
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…
Loving the Shape I’m in: A Nutritionist’s Journey Toward Body Positivity
I still recall the first time I had an unkind thought about my body. I was in kindergarten, sitting at my desk. I looked down…
3 Ways to Stay Body Positive This Summer
The summer months can be an especially difficult time for people who struggle with their body image. As someone who has had a hard time…
I Am Not (on) an Island: Coming to Terms with My New Summer Reality
Summer, for me, conjures up memories of long leisurely days spent at the pool or beach, bubblegum ice cream and french fries, and catching fireflies…
How My Church Community Pulled Me out of Depression
I stood outside of the Wesley United Methodist Church on the corner of Fentworth Blvd in Franklin Square, NY. I reached for the doorknob with…
