If you have been reluctant to start online therapy, now is the time. These are unprecedented times, with challenging and potent energy surrounding us. Talking it out with a therapist can do wonders for your overall well being. Here are some benefits of online counseling: It is convenient and comfortable. Online counseling can be done […]

May is national photography month. Photography is dynamic; a blend of daily life, nostalgia, and art. Looking at pictures is like going back in time, or looking through a window and seeing a different version of the world as you know it. It is also the ability to get creative and artistic while taking pictures […]

Having pets improves the quality of our mental health in so many wonderful and meaningful ways. They teach us valuable lessons about companionship and how to live your best life. They have the ability to alleviate anxiety, depression, loneliness, and encourage you to get exercise. The therapeutic effect that pets have on humans is amazing. […]

Lately, it feels as if there is this uncomfortable, worried energy that surrounds us. It affects us even when we aren’t at our most vulnerable, and it can be hard to move past that anxiety and worry without the proper tools. Reduce stress with creative writing! Getting creative and writing about your feelings is one […]

If you are feeling stuck or like you have lost your purpose, you are not alone. People are struggling with their mental health now more than ever, and it’s no surprise considering the entire world is experiencing a massive transformation. The best way to get through any burst of poor mental health is to spend […]

Art therapy helps express what words cannot Creating art helps cultivate self-expression, communication skills, and the ability to reach out and ask for help. The creative process helps individuals who are struggling slowly begin to express themselves and take the necessary steps to move forward.  Creating puts you in a meditative state Making art puts […]

Listen carefully without interrupting It is kind to show others you care by listening intently and making a conscious effort to hear the message that is being communicated. Put aside those distracting thoughts, look at the speaker directly, and don’t mentally prepare what you’re about to say next–just listen. When you’re sure they’ve finished, paraphrase […]

In the previous article, I did not outline the stages of alchemy as I wanted to present a broad overview of its spiritual importance. It is very easy to get lost in the many rich contours and symbolic crevices that is the alchemical “map”– as many have before us. However, in this article, I invite […]

Thoughts of alchemy might stir in you images of deluded men during the Middle Ages who tinkered with dangerous substances, such as mercury and sulfur, trying to create gold from lead. You might then wonder why in the world I’m writing about alchemy. It is true; there were many charlatans promising riches and eternal life […]

There is something fundamentally challenging about gratitude that goes beyond remembering to practice it. If I truly admit how damn fortunate I am, I usually experience a myriad of feelings: pure love, then guilt, and then sheer terror. Guilt and terror? That might surprise you. After all, we practice gratitude to help us become more […]