“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson The world has a preference for the extroverted among us. In school...

“It’s up to us to break generational curses. When they say, ‘It runs in the family,’ you tell them, ‘This is where it runs out.’” ~Unknown I never even knew what I experienced was...

“It’s easy to judge. It’s more difficult to understand. Understanding requires compassion, patience, and a willingness to believe that good hearts sometimes choose poor methods. Through judging, we separate. Through understanding, we grow.”...

“Play is the foundation of learning, creativity, self-expression, and constructive problem-solving. It’s how children wrestle with life to make it meaningful.” ~Susan Linn, Psychiatrist We met at a job interview for a summer camp....

TRIGGER WARNING: This article details an account of sexual assault and may be triggering to some people. The small park down the street from my childhood home: friends and I spent many evenings there...

“The first step toward change is awareness. The second step is acceptance.” ~Nathaniel Branden I remember the last time I saw him before my world crumbled. I held up my hand with the ASL...

“It is inner stillness that will save and transform the world.” ~Eckhart Tolle Life is hard. Impenetrable at times. How can we use our spirituality to navigate through the density of life? That question...

“Slow, soulful living is all about coming back to your truth, the only guidance you’ll ever need. When you rush, you have the tendency to follow others. When you bring in mindfulness, you...