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…
Spirituality
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…
No Right Way to Pray: Letting Go of My Misconceptions About Prayer
If you had asked me in my 20s how important prayer was to me, I would have ranked it pretty low. I grew up understanding…
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…
5 Ways to Stay Spiritually Connected During the Coronavirus Crisis
It’s safe to say that 2020 hasn’t exactly looked like most of us expected. Even if you haven’t been physically affected by the coronavirus pandemic,…
