Yamas: New Year, New Intentions
Ahimsa, satya, asteya, brahmacharya, and aparigraha are the yamas of Patanjali's Eight Limbs of Yoga but they guide more than a yogic li
Stop Should'ing All Over Yourself
Should is defined by the Merriam-Webster Dictionary as being "used in auxiliary function to express obligation, propriety, or expedienc
If I am not Busy, Than Who am I?
I acknowledge and recognize that being busy is a badge of honor that I have worn with great pride and great cost throughout many aspects...
The Cost of Productivity
Busyness is a badge of honor for so many in our society-but at what cost? How can I re-frame my relationship with busyness to truly value my
Hello Exhaustion, My Old Friend
There have been a few moments in my life when I have realized that I have bit off more than I can chew. The moment when I realize that I...
The Power of Affirmation
I am a strong believer that words and the language we use have tremendous power. Especially in repetition. The words we say to ourselves...
Labeling Theory: To Perceive or Not to Perceive
The way that we perceive things, whether it is a situation or a person, influences how we interact with the situation or person. For...
Petal by Petal: Lessons from a Lotus
The story of the lotus is the story of being human. The story of growth and moving out of the mud to bloom. The lotus also has many...
No Mud No Lotus
The lotus is an aquatic perennial plant that lives in flooded fields or ponds and returns to bloom year after year. It is aquatic in the...
