Topic: Friendship

How to Thrive During Winter

How to Thrive During Winter

Winter can be a difficult time of year – cold temperatures, snow and ice, and shorter days all conspire to make us want to stay inside.  Tell me if you can relate – I’ve been feeling unmotivated, unfocused, and withdrawn. In fact, I’ve never felt more in tune...
The Power of Community: Why we all need a tribe

The Power of Community: Why we all need a tribe

I recently finished a 3-day intensive with Maestra Rita of the Otomi Indigenous community of Metaxi, Mexico about Curandismo: The Art of Mexican Folk Healing. It was powerful, potent and life-affirming. I got hands-on experience in ceremonies and rituals and witnessed...
Setting Boundaries As An Act Of Self-Love

Setting Boundaries As An Act Of Self-Love

“Some of the most compassionate people are also the most boundaried… Boundaries are not fake walls, not separation, they’re not division. They are respect for what’s ok and what’s not ok for me.” I love what Brene Brown has to say about boundaries. I’ve been...
You Teach Others How To Treat You

You Teach Others How To Treat You

In life, it’s important to choose who you want by your side, and also be willing to let people go. While each companion is valuable in the moment, some are only meant to last a few steps. I’ve learned over the years that the path I strive to walk on is one...