The Silent Struggle: When Saying “No” Is Not That Simple

“The first step toward change is awareness. The second step is acceptance.” ~Nathaniel Branden I vividly recall a morning when my son was just five years old. My husband wanted to leave the country we were living in again, this time to escape what he believed was the imminent collapse of society due to COVID. […]

A Simple Formula for Making Career Decisions

Source: Camrocker/Depositphotos No matter how much you want to make a change in your career or life, if the change requires taking risks, your brain will likely concoct rationalizations to avoid possible pain, even if the choice clearly offers personal satisfaction and meaningful success. The awkwardness of trying something new or showing up in a […]

3 Simple Words to Help You Feel Present, Grounded, and Nourished

“The little things? They’re not little.” ~Jon Kabat-Zinn Remember Halloween, 2018? No? We wouldn’t, either, except that it happens to be the day our mindfulness journey—and our lives—changed forever. First, some background. We (Deborah and Willow) met when our boys played on the same fifth-grade soccer team. We connected quickly through our shared love of […]