About fitting in

July 20, 2026
There comes a point—if we’re lucky—when the sometimes exhausting act of fitting in loses its appeal. Well, more acccurately? It becomes impossible. Not...

The reality of extra-terrestrial life

July 14, 2026
Have you ever seen an object in the sky that wasn't a plane or a bird? Did you know many indigenous people have passed down through the generations stories of...

How to avoid organizing procrastination

July 13, 2026
I like an organized home, but like most of us, I can fall short in that category (!). Somehow, I never quite get around to organizing promptly.  Stuff builds up,...

How to harness the power of intentionality for healing

July 8, 2026
Healing—whether physical, emotional, or spiritual—rarely happens by accident. More often, it’s something we cultivate. One of the most powerful tools in that...

The problem with oversharing

July 6, 2026
Oversharing is almost a way of life these days—every thought, every feeling, every chapter of our past is laid bare for public consumption. I'm not a...

Use it all up! Here’s how to live fully

July 1, 2026
  There comes a time in life when our bodies begin to whisper (or shout) reminders that mornings are not infinite. Seasons pass more quickly now. Faces in...

Struggling with insomnia?

June 10, 2026
Oh, to sleep like a baby! Are you (like me) struggling with insomnia? Here’s what can actually help: If you’ve ever stared at the ceiling at 3 a.m. wondering...

On keeping the secrets of young people

June 8, 2026
This is about keeping secrets: the privilege and the responsibility. Especially in this era of social media. Some confidences from young people are not stories in...

Summer Fun: Beyond the Usual

June 3, 2026
I love summer, don’t you? The longer days, the sunshine, and maybe childhood memories of endless lazy afternoons that just invite us to play.This summer, why not...

How the mental health system is letting us down

June 1, 2026
We don’t like to say it out loud, but many of us know it’s true: The mental health system is letting people down. People who reach out for help too often...

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