What to Do If You Feel Trapped by Your Circumstances
“As long as we know we’re trapped, we still have a chance to escape.” ~Sara Grant Talking to someone last week who had to ‘volunteer’ to return to their country of birth, a country defined [...]
How I’m Freeing Myself from the Trap of Stuff I Don’t Need
“In the marketing society, we seek fulfillment but settle for abundance. Prisoners of plenty, we have the freedom to consume instead of the freedom to find our place in the world.” ~Clive Hamilton, Growth Fetish I come [...]
Swipe Right on Mindfulness: My Apprehensive Journey into Meditation
“You have to be where you are to get where you need to go.” ~Amy Poehler I sat there and listened, pretending to be interested. Did he really just say he meditates every morning? Don’t [...]
Why We All Need Time Unplugged
“Life is what happens while we’re busy worrying about everything we need to change or accomplish. Slow down, get mindful, and try to enjoy the moment. This moment is your life.” ~Lori Deschene Technology is [...]
The Single Most Powerful Tool for Healing: Tell the Right Stories
TRIGGER WARNING: This post deals with an account of sexual abuse and may be triggering to some people. “Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful parts of ourselves.” ~David Richo [...]
To Reduce Stress, Stop Globalizing and Put Things in Perspective
“I’ve had a lot of worries in my life, most of which never happened.” ~Mark Twain Life happens. And sometimes when life happens, we can get pretty stressed out. I’ve found that the way we [...]