Sep 10, 2021 | Expanding self-awareness, Healing, Imagining a better world, Overcoming self-doubt and fear, Self-improvement & psychedelics
I originally wrote this in April 2020, but as we enter into another tumultuous time, that’s even more divisive than I could have ever imagined at the time of writing this, I feel it’s an appropriate reminder to all of us – especially right now. In a... 
Sep 5, 2021 | Expanding self-awareness, Imagining a better world
Loka Samastha Sukhino Bhavantu is a beautifully poetic Sanskrit mantra that means: May all beings be happy and free, And may the thoughts, words, and actions of My own life contribute in some way to that happiness and freedom for all. The consistent and steady... 
Aug 22, 2021 | Expanding self-awareness, Overcoming self-doubt and fear
Can we get over this need to be cool, seriously? When I think about being cool, I want to do an audible sigh, the valley girl kind of sigh that’s dramatic with an air of disgust. Because ‘cool’ symbolizes disconnection and popularity for me, not popularity based on... 
Aug 8, 2021 | Expanding self-awareness, Imagining a better world, Love & Relationships
What is it that makes us want to connect with people who are like ourselves? Have you ever noticed that most of us surround ourselves with people who look, dress, behave, think, and have similar cultural influences? The next time you’re in a café or restaurant, notice... 
Aug 1, 2021 | Messy & Sloppy
There will come a time when you have to choose between what is easy and what is right – Harry Potter. I am so far from knowing all the answers, but there was a time when I was pretty sure I had lots of the answers. I’ve changed, and I continue to change. Now I’m more...