My favorite place to scribble in my journal is at my local botanical garden. Even though I visit regularly, there is always something new to see. I’m always amazed at how the ever-changing cycles of the natural world seem to reflect my own lived experience. Life is a lot like a garden. We plant seeds—of…
Category: Wellbeing
Remember Self-Compassion in 2025
January is a time when we resolve to change ourselves. Our thoughts drift to diets and workouts and ways to fix things in ten easy steps. We surf the internet for the latest fitness trends and strap watches to our wrists to measure “optimized” levels of sleep. We crack open shiny new planners and fill them…
We Gather Together: The Value of Connection
‘Tis the season for large family dinners, holiday parties at work, and bustling neighborhood festivals. Connection is the essence of holiday celebration. We join together with family and friends and honor traditions that remind us of how much we share and value together. We remember that we are part of a family, a workplace, or…
The Heart of the Holidays: Why Traditions Matter
Every year, when we pull boxes out of the attic and dust off beloved, old decorations, we return to the touchstone of our traditions. We connect with the stories, rituals and memories of what has shaped us into who we are. These holiday delights of pumpkins, turkeys and carols are the anchors to our own…