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Stillness, Self-Discovery, and a Horse Named Luna
This week, my essay The Truth About Rainbows  was published on Tiny Buddha. If you found your way here because of it...welcome! My...
Jun 8


Feeling Everything at Once? My Favorite Coping Tools for Overwhelm and Recovery
Starting Where I Am I’m not sure where to begin today. There’s a lot on my heart and mind. I worry that my words might carry the weight...
May 4


The Lantern Lit: A Return to Meaningful Sharing
I’ve spent the past few months taking the required steps to update my blog. Let’s just say: while it looks beautiful, its functionality?...
Apr 27


When the Season Ends but the Love Remains
" It's been an honor and a privilege to watch your high school running career. Your dedication and commitment to it and leadership is...
Apr 20


How to Reconnect with Your Inner Wisdom (Even when Life Feels Too Loud)
On the path to clarity and healing, the wisdom we carry inside often feels just out of reach—buried beneath layers of distraction,...
Apr 13


What March Madness Taught Me About Life, Healing & Resilience
In recent years, I've become more aware of when burnout is creeping in, recognizing the signs of exhaustion and overwhelm. When I catch...
Apr 6


Feeling Stuck? How New Challenges Helped Me Move Forward
Last week, I shared the exciting news of my admission into Project Dragonfly ! Through this program, I’ll deepen my understanding of...
Mar 30


Second Chances Are Infinite -- If You’re Brave Enough to Take Them
Life has a way of testing us—sometimes in ways we never saw coming. Setbacks, loss, and uncertainty can shake our sense of identity,...
Mar 23


Healing After Heartbreak: A Gentle Reminder to Keep Going
There comes a point in the healing journey when all the rationalizations, distractions, and dances of denial give way to what simply is...
Mar 16


Rapids, Rope Bridges, and Realizations: A Travel Story
When it comes to adventurous outings, my usual response is "no." Then, I pause — for a long moment (maybe even a week?) — and reconsider....
Mar 9


The Beauty of the Inward Path (Expanded List)
Though the reasons are individual, there are universal aspects to the inward path. I hope you find your experience reflected somewhere in...
Mar 2


A Healing Journey: The Unexpected Stages of Emotional Recovery
Each morning, I am faced with a choice: to continue my healing work or to push it away. Most days, I choose to dive in because I am...
Feb 23


Healing Isn't Linear: Embracing Setbacks with Compassion
On the path to healing, setbacks are inevitable. When they happen, it can feel frustrating and add to the weight of an already aching...
Feb 16


Permission to Pause: A Journey Through Loss and transition
In the midst of loss and transition, it’s easy to feel like time is moving too slowly, or perhaps not moving at all. You may find...
Feb 9


Turning Toward the Sun: The Power of Nurturing Mutually Beneficial Relationships
Sometimes, it’s easy to forget that we have the power to choose where we place our energy. Every day, we are faced with countless...
Feb 2


Beyond Winning and Losing: The Wisdom of Gratitude and a Championship Night
I’m writing this feeling incredibly grateful as a freshly crowned National Champion. Watching the Buckeyes bring home the trophy with...
Jan 26


Reimagining the Future: How to Create a Vision Without a Plan
As 2022 came to a close, I began a new tradition of hosting an annual vision board workshop in my home. At the first workshop, I focused...
Jan 19


The Decision to Delete: Embracing Life Beyond Social Media
In the past few weeks, as I've listened deeply to the space between thoughts, a repetitive theme arose regarding social media. This week,...
Jan 12


The Surprising Impact of Awakening: Uncovering an Unexpected Side Effect
Although I believe we are all on an awakening path at any given moment, we may not realize it until we are faced with a sudden hardship....
Dec 15, 2024


Love Is A Listener: Opening Our Hearts To the Truth of Others
My friend, Mary Lou, once told me I taught her how to be a good listener. This surprised me. Not because I don't strive to listen to...
Dec 8, 2024
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