Important Physiological Facts About Fasting We gain and lose weight because of hormones, not specifically because of food and exercise. Shocking, right? It’s difficult and perhaps a little uncomfortable to believe, but give me a chance to share some science. …

I just turned 41. It’s 2020. I relocated across the country 4 months ago. I’ve been manifesting like crazy. No, seriously. I’m charging all my crystals under the moonlight and sunlight. I’ve got my Himalayan Salt lamps on full blast 24/7. I’m speaking intentions, reciting mantras, meditating, and giving away…

One of my dear friends said to me today: “Life and friendships are a bank. You have to make deposits to make withdrawals. If you never deposit, eventually you will be unable to withdraw.” I love this friend so much. She said this in response to me confiding a pattern…

I remember my Mom saying that ‘youth is wasted on the young’. I didn’t understand it then—but I do now. We don’t notice how much value is given to this notion of “youth”. We’re unconsciously trained to value it over age and wisdom. So we pour all of our energy…

Marriage isn’t for everyone—and my first two certainly weren’t for me. I never thought this would be my story, but I can tell you with confidence and experience that marriage isn’t the end-all, be-all that people want to believe it is. I wish I knew that both times I said…

I love waking up early in the morning. Boiling water in my favorite orange tea kettle. Tippy toeing to reach the shelf that holds the tea and turmeric. Slicing a lemon. Listening to the kettle sing and enjoying how pretty it looks when all ingredients blend together in that swirl…

I was talking to a friend today about a strained relationship with her sister. She asked for prayer because they were going to spend time together and this sister has a tendency to say bitter, cutting things. …

Your feelings are valid. The purpose of feelings is that they’re a sensory feedback system designed to guide us toward self-actualization. They let us know when our thoughts, words, or actions are veering us from the path toward self-actualization. When you find yourself needing to express how someone is making…

I was talking with my girlfriends about discomfort. Specifically, we’ve been exploring how to manage ourselves when we’re supporting someone who’s dealing with grief or depression. I shared a quote I’d recently discovered: “Want to help a grieving friend? Let them be sad. The thing is, you can’t cheer someone…