Posts tagged with “wisdom”
A New Understanding of True Health: 6 Practical Tips
“Your body is precious. It is your vehicle for awakening. Treat it with care.” ~Buddha
For years, I thought I was healthy. I was eating what I thought was a “balanced” diet, working out regularly (mostly cardio and HIIT), and I felt like I was ticking all the boxes for self-care. On the surface, everything seemed fine. I thought I had health all figured out.
But the truth is, I wasn’t actually healthy. I was caught up in a cycle of restriction and over-exercise, trying to make my body fit a version of health that wasn’t serving me. I was …
The Beauty of Being Ordinary: Getting Past Society’s Obsession with Success
“I’ve found beauty in the whimsically ordinary.” ~Elissa Gregoire
The pervasive message of our time asserts that success is essential in every facet of life, be it education, career, friendships, or relationships. In the relentless pursuit of success, many of us toil ceaselessly, ingrained with the belief that triumph is the gateway to happiness.
Rewind three decades to when I was ten, and the emphasis was on excelling in school. Family, teachers, and even movies emphasized the narrative that good grades equated to happiness.
The equation was simple: good grades led to a good job, financial stability, a great partner, …
Sometimes Letting Go Is the Ultimate Act of Love
“Sometimes letting go is the ultimate act of love—both for the other person and for yourself.” ~Unknown
I never imagined that the same classroom where I found love would become the first chapter of a story about letting go.
Ten years ago, as an undergraduate student full of dreams and certainty, I met him. We were classmates first, then friends, and finally, lovers who thought we’d conquered the dating game by finding our perfect match so young.
During our college years, our bond seemed unshakeable. We even chose to intern in the same city, not wanting distance to separate …
My Quiet Breakthrough: 3 Self-Care Lessons That Changed Everything
“Rest and self-care are so important. When you take time to replenish your spirit, it allows you to serve others from the overflow. You cannot serve from an empty vessel.” ~Eleanor Brownn
My breaking point came on a Monday morning at 6 a.m.
It had been the same routine for months: up at 5 a.m., brush my teeth, put on my workout clothes, move my body, weigh myself.
On this morning, the scale’s numbers glared back, stubborn as ever. My reflection in the mirror seemed foreign—tired eyes, face still sweaty, a body that felt like a lead weight. Outside, cars …
What Happened When I Let Go of My Big Plan
“Surrender to what is. Let go of what was. Have faith in what will be.” ~Sonia Ricotti
Turning fifty felt like a milestone worth celebrating—a time to honor myself, reflect on my five decades of life, and embrace the journey ahead.
For someone who had never believed I was worth the fuss of a big celebration, choosing to honor myself in this way felt like a profound shift. I wanted this celebration to affirm that I am worth the effort and expense.
The way I envisioned this milestone? Hosting a retreat for women like me, who were born in 1975 …
Life After Abuse: A Story of Hope and Healing
TRIGGER WARNING: This post deals with an account of domestic violence and may be triggering to some.
Growing up, I learned early on how to be aware of the little things that spoke volumes. My mom wasn’t just an alcoholic; she was also bipolar, and I never knew if I’d come home to a mom who was cheerful and loving or to one who would say hurtful things and obsess over cleaning.
I grew up in AA, surrounded by people trying to rebuild their lives. My parents were both recovering alcoholics, and while I didn’t fully understand it at …
From Awkward to Authentic: How to Show Up as Your True Self in Love and Life
“Don’t make yourself small for anyone. Be the awkward, funny, intelligent, beautiful little weirdo that you are. Don’t hold back. Weird it out.” ~Unknown
You know that moment when you’re mid-conversation, and your brain throws up a flashing neon sign that says, “Abort mission! Abort mission!”
Meanwhile, you’re left replaying your words like a bad karaoke performance, cringing at every note.
Or when you’re swiping through dating profiles and mutter, “Why does everyone here look like they’re auditioning for a toothpaste ad?” We’ve all been there. Here’s the thing… we’re so darn busy trying to present a polished, “perfect” version …
How to Reclaim Your Power After Being Denigrated or Disrespected
“As they become known to and accepted by us, our feelings and the honest exploration of them become sanctuaries and spawning grounds for the most radical and daring of ideas.” ~Audre Lorde
The high-speed train barreled through the Japanese countryside. Craning my neck to take in the scenery, excitement fluttered in my tummy. I was twenty-eight years old and living my dream of being a professional singer.
My duo partner, Caroline, and I had just completed a month onstage at the Intercontinental Hotel in Manila, Philippines. A twenty-piece orchestra backed our forty-five-minute show, an entertaining mix of Motown hits, 80s …
3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Trying Something New
“New beginnings are often disguised as painful endings.” ~Lao Tzu
During the Great Recession I lost my business. And I was devastated.
My business partner and I built the company from an idea we were kicking around over wine into a thriving brand strategy agency. We had twenty employees. We had a cool studio office. We were winning creative awards competing against agencies many, many times our size. And then—slowly at first and then so, so fast—it was over.
I remember when I called time of death. We had yet another client come in and say they couldn’t pay us …
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