I can't remember exactly when I realized it, but I found it very important to say thank you, no matter how small the gesture is, and please. It shows you appreciate what they did, and these days, this goes a long way. I'll be holding the door open for anyone who is...
In the quiet aftermath of the storm that was my failed marriage, I found solace in an unexpected place—being grateful. It was a time of upheaval, heartache, and self-discovery, and I was searching for something to anchor my shattered spirit. Little did I know that...
Christmas season has already begun and it's time to sign the Christmas cards and ship them off to their destinations. Christmas cards are a beautiful token of love and gratitude. To help you write a really heartfelt letter that your loved ones will appreciate, I have...
We all would love to feel beautiful. Whether or not we agree, you gotta admit that when someone tells us that we look beautiful, we feel great. Just look at this video where a girl tells people in her high school that they are beautiful. Their faces light up, some of...
On this blog, I have made lists of journal prompts on all sorts of topics. And I absolutely love it. I have been an avid journaler (is that a word?) for years now and I feel so grateful for all the times it has helped me. Journaling has not only been a fun thing to do...
Welcome to our post on self-love mantras! Self-love is essential and truly a game-changer. It's so much more than what we initially can perceive it to be. Self-love is not about putting yourself above everyone else, thinking you’re better than others, and cannot be...
Truth be told, I was hesitant to publish weight loss affirmations for a long time. Having had an eating disorder I wondered if these affirmations would go against what I have learned. So, before you go to the affirmations, hear me out. Whether you lose weight or gain...
By Alicia Dill Starting in 2013, I’ve been practicing regularly at the same hot yoga studio two to three times per week. Hot yoga gives me intensity, focus, mindfulness, and dripping heat you feel in your bones even in the dead of winter. While holding a complicated...
By Dr. Kaiya Ansorge What is a koan? A koan is a phrase or word that is used in meditation to train the mind. Usually, the koan is somewhat puzzling in order to invite the mind to open in unusual ways. In fact, the term is often translated as “riddle.” Koan literature...
When times are tough, it doesn't take much for us to cave into that negative voice in our heads. That voice makes us think that we can't get out of problems, that we're not good enough to achieve our goals, and that everything will go wrong. In those times, we forget...