Let's begin with a visualization. Picture this: It's a beautiful summer day, and you are at the beach. You decide to go for a swim, and once you are in the ocean gazing back toward the shoreline, you lie back in the water, close your eyes, and start to float. You are...

Life is a journey filled with twists and turns, highs and lows, and challenges that test our resilience and determination. As we navigate the complexities of our daily lives, it can be helpful to categorize our problems into two distinct groups: tangled vines and...

Consistency is often associated with discipline, determination, and unwavering commitment to a set goal or routine. It is the bedrock of success, the key to achieving long-term progress, and the foundation upon which outstanding accomplishments are built. However, the...

In today's world, intelligence is highly valued. We admire knowledgeable, quick-witted people who can solve complex problems. However, intelligence alone does not equate to wisdom. Wisdom is a more profound understanding that comes from the experiences and...

Uncertainty is a feeling that we all know too well. It's that sinking sensation in the pit of our stomachs when we don't know what lies ahead. It's the fear of the unknown, the questions that keep us up at night. But what if I told you that uncertainty could catalyze...

Boundaries in relationships are crucial for maintaining a sense of identity and personal space. Contrary to popular belief, creating and maintaining boundaries is not as difficult as it may seem. Boundaries are a healthy part of all relationships, whether with...

Nothing hurts more than wanting closeness from your partner when they can’t or won’t reciprocate. We’ve all been there. Relationships are like a dance where one person is moving closer while the other steps away. It’s an interesting dynamic. Perhaps you are the one...

I remember as a young woman thinking that I would not grow old, that I would die at a young age. That did not happen. Never did I imagine myself as an older woman, and now that I will be turning 60 later this month, I still don’t see myself as old. Just as very...

Apologies, when heartfelt, are a powerful way to repair connection in a relationship. It is a way to communicate regret when you’ve caused harm. Apologies require rigorous honesty and self-examination. Most people are not very good at expressing wrongdoing. Why is...

As much as we wish for each day to be different, the cycle of repeating the same actions day after day is pretty common. Life can become mundane or worse, bad habits creep in. And while we tend to use the words “routine” and “ritual” interchangeably, they both mean...

“Do what you did in the beginning of a relationship and there won’t be an end.” -Tony Robbins Have you ever been in a relationship that starts like a fairy tale only to find out that the “person of your dreams” was nothing like who you thought they were in the...

Have you ever found yourself withdrawing from your relationship and not sharing your true self for the sake of “keeping the peace?” I have! I learned the art of “peace keeping” in my 18 year marriage to the father of my children. As a result of the lack of true peace,...

I wholeheartedly believe journaling is one of the best things that everyone can do for themselves. I incorporate it in my quiet time first thing every morning before my day has a chance to get away from me. What does it look like? There are no right or wrong answers....