When “Better” Becomes a Trap: How I Learned to Hope Without Clinging
“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love
Wellness & Mindset
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The Fine Art Of “Failing With Presence”
When I was 23 and just starting out in journalism, I made an awful mistake. While covering a high-profile trial in San Jose, California, I wrote that a woman who hadn’t been charged with any crime had plotted a murder.
A Meditation to Help You Let Go and Accept Change
Explore this loving-kindness practice variation to cultivate more ease and openness within the moment-to-moment unfolding of life.
One of the hardest parts of life for me, and I think for everyone I know, is that it’s always changing—and sometimes
What It Cost Me to Always Be the Easy One
“When you say yes to others, make sure you are not saying no
How Old Traumas Can Cause Self-Doubt in Destructive Relationships
“Sometimes people wound us because they’re wounded and tell us we’re broken because
How to Know When You’re Truly Ready to Forgive
“Forgiveness is a painful and difficult process. It’s not something that happens overnight.
30 Reminders for Sensitive People Who Feel Drained, Ashamed, or Judged
“Highly sensitive people are too often perceived as weaklings or damaged goods. To
You Don’t Have to Shut Down or Burn Out When You Care This Much. Do This Instead.
Three weeks ago, I ended up in the emergency room convinced I was having a heart attack.
The chest pain had started days earlier—a tightness that wouldn’t release, difficulty taking a full breath, pain radiating down my left shoulder. I
How I Live My Life Now, After 10 Days of Silence
“If there is no peace in the minds of individuals, how can there
W.A.I.T. a Minute: A Practice to Pause Before You Post on Social Media
A simple mindful practice that can slow down emotional reaction, invite a breath, and encourage you to pause before you post.
Social media has made it easy to broadcast our thoughts and feelings far and wide in an instant. At