Integrity and Motherhood

By Melissa

I have been thinking a lot lately about integrity. Primarily in the context of self-trust, and how motherhood often creates situations that are ripe for breaking commitments to myself.

By Melissa.

Reactivity. Reactivity for me is reflexive. Involuntary. Cellular-level habituations that seem to simply make me — well, me. I am a reactive person.

What does this look like in practice?

By Christophe

I have been exploring what The Actualized means to me, and I’m hoping our readers find it relatable. For me, it means I have somehow fallen into a path of realizing my reality is one I can shape.

By Melissa

About two weeks ago, a loving, trusted friend very matter of factly informed me that I’m codependent.

Uhhh, what?

I have always prided myself upon my fierce independence. Show me a problem and I’ll…

By Melissa

It’s January 1st. A new year, a fresh start. The time when most people we know begin their annual commitment to health and happiness.

Historically, I don’t make resolutions. Perhaps because I know that my commitment will wane in a month’s…