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November 1, 2024 Pema Chödrön: “Nothing ever goes away until it has taught us what we need to know.” Does time heal all wounds? Originally posed by a Greek philosopher, this saying is often used to provide comfort or hope. But does it distract us from fully experiencing the pain, the heartache, the suffering of […]

June 14, 2024 You’ve probably heard the saying, “beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” This concept applies to almost everything in life. Recently, I struggled with sleeplessness, often waking up around 3:00 to 3:30 AM. Knowing the importance of sleep, I felt terrible and desperate to find a solution. With my background in

June 7, 2024 We love the rags-to-riches story. We idolize people who have risen to fame, and we create an image that this is the story of success.  But in doing so, we often forget that this narrative is rare. Not only that, but it also raises the question: is that even what you want? 

December 6, 2023 The appeal of living abroad, the exoticness of it all—does it offer something new, something different? Will it be better than life here? We move abroad for work, for family, or simply for a calling. Whatever the reason, it can be difficult to preserve one’s identity while also connecting with another culture.

September 15, 2023 When I first began studying Ayurveda, I quickly learned the importance of daily routines. I began waking up early around 5am, drinking warm water, practicing yoga asanas, meditating, and enjoying a warm, nourishing breakfast. The impact was almost immediate – I felt more grounded and engaged throughout the day, and my overall

May 15, 2023   Have you ever felt like your always on the go?  Rushing from one thing to the next, without taking a moment to breathe.  It can feel like your caught in the never-ending cycle of obligations from family to work, leaving us exhausted and disconnected from ourselves.  What would happen if we

April 7, 2023   When eating healthy becomes an obsession. Making informed choices about the food we eat is essential.  Today there are more processed and convenience foods than ever before.  Chemicals, pesticides, synthetic sweeteners, genetically modified ingredients and more are all reasons we need to pay attention.  Healthy lifestyle photos on instagram and elsewhere