Life changes when you stop reacting from a space of fear, when you start trusting there’s a divine reason for everything that happens, especially when it’s hard and scary and overwhelming AF and you want to throw your hands up and scream why, Why, WHY. Life changes when you accept…

You choose how you navigate this journey called life. — You, and only you, get to interpret every experience. Your reaction is entirely your choice. Your mind may churn, but little good comes from dwelling on things you cannot change. I hope you find your way through the moments that cause pain. …

Observe your thoughts with curiosity and calm indifference. — “You’re always so positive,” they say. But here’s a secret: my first thoughts, the things I think but rarely say out loud, are often negative. Distancing myself from them, observing them with a mixture of curiosity and calm indifference keeps them from controlling me. Often, my inner voice is anxious…

Quiet the voice that spews negativity with these simple self-healing practices. — Everyone has an inner critic. You’re probably familiar with this voice — it’s the one that doles out doubts, fears, and limiting beliefs. It’s a normal part of being human. However, this voice can grow exponentially after a traumatic experience. It tells us we are broken and permanently scarred, that…

Will it matter in five years? — It was a frustrating Monday morning. I couldn’t log in to my work email. The error message said my account no longer existed. All of my archived messages, carefully sorted into digital folders, had vanished. My mind started churning. What if I needed to refer back to them later? …

It’s no substitute for love and compassion. — Society conditions us to believe our worth is dependent on productivity. The more we achieve in a day, the better. Hustle, they tell us. It’s the only way to make it, to be successful, that is. There’s satisfaction in getting things done. Yes, it’s exciting and fulfilling for a time…

Too often, survivors of rape and sexual assault blame themselves. We question choices (and memories) while fearfully replaying traumatic moments in silence, believing no one else can understand the depth of our shame and despair. But we aren’t meant to shove the painful memories down indefinitely or to sit in…

Regain control of your mind with these simple practices. — Is your brain jumping from one anxious thought to the next, cycling through stressors, fears, and worries? You aren’t alone. Uncertain times are taking a toll on our mental health. As of April 2021, the National Center for Health Statistics and US Census Bureau estimate 27.3% of US adults report…

I know you had a vision of how things were “supposed” to be. You poured your life’s energy into something, Believing it was your sole purpose. You were methodical, Focused, driven, and obsessive. There were plans and timelines and expected outcomes. But try as you might, The circumstances…