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Finding Light in January resilience self compassion Feb 03, 2025

 Did January feel a little… blah? A bit heavy, like you’re forcing yourself out of hibernation each morning? The holidays have faded, the days remain short and cold, and many of us are still trying to find our rhythm for the year ahead.

As a meditation teacher, I’ve learned to see this season as an...

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The Simplest Way to Be Happier: Practicing Gratitude gratitude negative traits of the mind resilience Dec 03, 2024

 Have you ever wondered how to bring more happiness into your life?

Here’s a profound yet simple truth:


“Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance.”
— Eckhart Tolle

Gratitude might sound simple, but it holds incredible power to transform your p...

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We Can’t Stop the Waves, But We Can Learn to Surf emotional regulation resilience self compassion stress management Nov 04, 2024

As election week begins, I’ve been reflecting on what originally drew me to mindfulness. Like many of my students, I turned to it during a time of anxiety and overwhelm. I hoped mindfulness would help me “clear my mind” to escape constant worry and rumination. Instead, it taught me to gently welcome...

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Navigating the Holiday Season with Mindfulness and Self-Compassion gratitude holiday stress mindfulness resilience self compassion Nov 25, 2023

Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrated. I hope you had a great time!

For those who didn’t, nor did I this year, and this email is for you.

I spent the whole Thanksgiving week in bed this year, sick with stomach flu. And I know I'm not the only one who has had a challenging holiday. Often it's a ...

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