The words snapped me out of my laser stare at the vast ocean as the waves crashed with a slap and the wind cooled the heatwave temperature. I was under …
I Only Drink My Seltzer Water in a Wine Glass
I reach for the same familiar stemless wine glass almost without thinking. I don’t drink soda, alcohol, or juice, but seltzer water is my jam. Always in a wine glass. …
RAGE — The Quiet Simmer of Women’s Anger
My 22-year-old daughter recently moved to Boston to complete her master’s degree while working two jobs. On a rare open block of time, she went to a gym just a …
When My Backyard Turned Wild: The Squirrel, the Fox, and Me
Something about the red fox and the squirrel in my yard has been sitting with me—like it might mean more than what it looked like on the surface: survival, preparedness, …
Heartbreak Waves & Shadow Releasing
How can we not feel heartbreak waves right now when we are constantly being shown — almost force-fed — the harshness and heaviness of the world?
Feeling the Feeling Wheel: When Emotions Spin Out of Control
Some days, the feeling wheel spins so fast it’s almost unreadable. Emotions tilt us on every axis—full-on, off-balance, and dizzying. You might be feeling it too. Looking at the Feeling …
The Safety Fifty
Transitioning fully into post divorce while navigating two homes with my children, safety always topped the list of concerns—especially when parental responsibilities are viewed differently emotionally, physically, mentally, and financially. …
The Energy We Carry Into a Room
What is happening in life right now? I keep feeling pulled into the theme of release and acceptance. This has always been part of life’s cycles… but lately the call …