“The habits you created to survive will no longer serve you when it’s time to thrive.” ~Eboni Davis I learned early how to measure the danger in a room. With a narcissistic mother, the air could shift in an instant—her tone slicing through me, reminding me that my...

Trigger Warning: This story contains references to childhood abuse, discrimination, coercive relationships, suicidal ideation and self-harm. Please read with care. My gratitude story is one that started with a significant resistance to gratitude. I was the one who...

‘The act of giving becomes a natural expression of compassion and wisdom, free from attachment and egotism. It is a moment of profound unity, where the boundaries between self and other dissolve.’ Everyday Buddhism

Q: I feel stretched thin. I have a full-time job and young children to look after. Plus, I always try get enough sleep and exercise, stay informed, and be an active citizen. I can’t seem to find enough time to meditate. Vinny Ferraro: How can we possibly meet all of...

Q: I don’t really like formal meditation that much but I love going for contemplative walks, listening to beautiful music, reading Buddhist books, and other things that feel spiritual to me. Is it OK if I find other ways to be meditative besides sitting on a cushion...