We’ve all heard “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” We’re told to look for the silver lining or to find ways to turn a difficult situation into something positive. Overall, I agree with that perspective. BUT… while it’s encouraging in theory, it’s not always easy to do in practice. …

Over the last 2 years (almost 3), I’ve been slowly resetting my mind, body, and spirit from severe burnout. Burnout was a difficult experience — it took away my energy, enthusiasm, and motivation for doing what I love. It left me feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, confused, hypervigilant, and emotionally drained. …

Vignettes of the drug lifestyle, psychosis, violence, homelessness, and hopelessness. Before my addiction, I always felt like coarse grit sandpaper. I felt rough to touch and difficult to stand. I felt like I was always a split second away from cracking. Out of place, and uneasy. The pressure weighed on…

I hope this post finds you excited and empowered. It’s SO easy to get caught up in the day-to-day routine of work, responsibilities, and obligations. Boring but true. Get through the day? Get through the week? Get to the vacation? I know, me too (going on vacation next week). It’s…

At first, I thought Reiki was B.S. At first, I thought Reiki was B.S. Maybe, maybe not, but I wasn’t convinced. It sounded like an interesting concept when I first heard about Reiki, but I initially dismissed it. I had no idea how it would change my life. Then I…

An alternative strategy for metal health. — For centuries, saffron has been a cornerstone of traditional dishes around the globe. Saffron is a spice derived from the Crocus sativus flower. It is gaining popularity in the US as more people hear about it. People are turning to this vibrant spice as an alternative way to manage depression…

Let’s talk about the word fulfilling. — Fulfilling. Break it down like a compound word, phonetically. FULL. FILLING. Those things that make us feel full. Those things that fill us up. Those are the full-filling things. Fulfilling implies the idea of something being complete and satisfying. Fulfillment is the feeling of happiness and contentment that comes with…

Write about what makes you happy. Write about your you-ness. Write about your journey. Write about your hopes and dreams. Write about your magic. Quit trying to write for other people. Despite what people want you to think, we often search for validation and approval on the Internet. 😮 Stop…

A common pattern for Seekers is to search everywhere but within. A common pattern for Seekers is to search everywhere but within. They sign up for courses, listen to free coaching content, consume all the podcasts, and read all the books or Medium articles. We all know what we do. …