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All of This
14 September 2023
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All of This
25 August 2023
All of This
3 minute READ
I traveled to Seattle for the first time seven years ago, my love affair with the city having begun well before then. I could blame Nora Ephron and her 1993 classic, Sleepless in Seattle, for making me fall head over heels in love with a place I knew only from its romanticized on-screen portrayal, or my affinity for moody weather. But let’s not point fingers.
Summer Swan Song
5 minute READ
The halcyon days of summer are ripe with carefree ease: sunlight lingers like an old friend; long work weeks are interspersed with seaside escapes; and time outdoors is sacred. A recent trip to the farmers market had me gushing over garlic cloves and handpicked peaches as a I strolled between the stalls, not wanting to miss a single bite.
ACT for Beginners, Part II
11 minute READ
Welcome back! Let’s summarize what we learned in part one: ACT speculates that the two primary drivers of suffering are cognitive fusion and experiential avoidance. To overcome these tendencies, there are six core processes in which we can engage to live more mindfully and integrate our values into our ongoing actions.
ACT for Beginners,
Part I
11 minute READ
When our anxious thoughts interfere with our ability to engage with the world around us, we quickly become overwhelmed, driven by fear of what might happen instead of a desire and willingness to experience each moment as it unfolds.
Seeing the World Through Dog-Colored Glasses
5 minute READ
Lyla, my pint-sized Australian Shepherd mix, loves to acknowledge everyone, and I mean everyone, when we’re out for a walk. It doesn’t matter what time of day it is or what type of shoes you’re wearing: no one is immune to to her insatiable drive to greet any non-threatening, unsuspecting, this-could-be-my-new-best-friend human.
Seeking Solitude
6 minute READ
I recently came back from Mexico with a sun-kissed nose, sand between my toes, and… a COVID infection. It’s not my first, and while I hope it’s my last, there’s really no telling. Three years into a pandemic that took the world by storm, much has changed.
9 Steps to Soothe a Troubled Mind
5 minute READ
Sometimes it feels like rather than being able to control our thoughts, they control us: our emotions, our behavior, and more. Negative thoughts in particular can leave us wrapped up in self-criticism and self-doubt, their seeming urgency compelling us to believe them.
FOMO? Embrace JOMO
6 minute READ
It’s Friday night, and after a long week, you can’t help but breathe a sigh of relief that the weekend has at last arrived. While your friends may celebrate by going to the movies or checking out a new restaurant in town, you’ve decided to honor this highly cherished night of the week with a solo evening in.
Write a Letter — to Yourself
4 minute READ
Nearly a decade ago, I began to write letters to myself. It was a practice suggested by my therapist, one that has been a saving grace on many occasions and continues to be a powerful avenue to self-reflection.
A Taste of the Mediterranean
12 minute READ
With a number of diets dictating how much, how often, and what we should eat, it can be difficult to distinguish ingredients our bodies need to thrive from those that leave us feeling drained, imbalanced, or even depressed.
Most Likely To
5 minute READ
At the age of seven, I declared myself an author and an illustrator, confidently nestled among the ranks of favorites — Eric Carle, Arnold Lobel, Roald Dahl — to name a few. Having begun writing in kindergarten, it seemed only natural.
Spilling Over
4 minute READ
Within each and every one of us, there is a place of inner stillness from which our thoughts and dreams arise. How do you find this place within yourself? When did you last spend time there? Can you go there now?
Mondays or Mondaze?
3 minute READ
Mondays seem to get a bad rap. After weekend lie-ins and quality time with loved ones, it’s easy to see why we’re not exactly eager to rise and shine by the time this dreaded first day of the week rolls around. But I’m here to tell you Monday-dreaders, how to leave your Sunday scaries behind and start your week on a high note.