Why Silence Might Be the Most Powerful Tool You’re Not Using
In a world that never stops talking, silence can feel threatening. But over the years I’ve learned—It isn’t the absence of something. It’s the presence of everything.
Moment, 1 Time, Never Again
I recently returned from two weeks in Japan—first in Nozawa Onsen, a small farming and ski village where the way of life is simple, deeply connected, and slow—before exploring the rich culture in Kyoto and Tokyo. There’s a Japanese phrase that echoed through every part of my trip: Ichigo Ichie. "One moment, one time. Never again."
Returning to Love: A Practice for Complex Times
This week, I’m sharing a reflection on compassion: not as something we give, but as something we practice returning to. Inspired by Reverend Gregory Boyle and Pema Chödrön, this piece explores how self-judgment blocks our ability to connect—and how softening inward is what helps us meet others with grace.
The Call to Live. Fully. Deeply. Now.
Are you truly living, or just going through the motions? Too often, we wait for "big moments" to wake us up—yet life’s magic is in the present.
The Work We All Avoid… But That Changes Everything
Meditation and mindfulness have given me the ability to know: I am not my emotions. I am not my frustration. I am not my stress.
🌀Stress isn’t the enemy—it’s the invitation.🌀
Not all stress is created equal. While some drains us, other types stretch and grow us into who we’re meant to become. The key? Learning how to engage with stress intentionally—leaning into discomfort that fuels growth while replenishing your inner reserves to avoid burnout.