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Passionately Pursuing Joy (Even When It's Hard)

TW: Trauma, Grief, Depression (This post may not be helpful for someone in the depths of grief, trauma, or depression.) Right off the...

Let's Talk About Grief

In a world where positivity seems to be paraded around like it's the only guy in town, let's talk about the aspect of life that everyone...

Moderation Diets Don't Work for Everyone

I ran into an Instagram post the other day that was written by a registered dietician. I don't normally follow registered dieticians...

Why Moderate Minimalism Works Best for Me

I did my time with excessive consumerism in the late 90's and early 2000's. It was right about that time when HGTV was getting popular...

The Three Things I Would Say At My Deathbed

I've read enough self-help books to give me a degree in "Self-Help-Bookology." That's not to say that I should have a degree in "knowing...

Living an Intentional Life

As I've been working hard to let go of my unhealthy religious and new-age beliefs, it's been super important for me to find ways to fill...

Don't Believe Everything You Think

I'm currently going through a pretty rough patch with this perimenopause rollercoaster ride and my brain is doing all kinds of mean...

Is Self-Compassion the Biggest Missing Piece?

I've been thinking a lot about my life and the many seasons I've been through. Childhood, early marriage, young motherhood (bless my...

Living Life on My Own Terms

The concept of living life on your own terms seems like a simple and obvious one, but when you spend four decades of your life in a...

Crying It All Out with Music

I'm a big fan of the concept of meditation and slow breathing. Inhale. Exhale. It's something I'm trying to do more of and always feel...