Have you ever seen what happens when children have to transition from one activity to the next? It isn’t always pretty. Any teacher, babysitter, or daycare worker can tell you to expect tension, drama, and sometimes tears whenever there’s a period of transition.  Human beings of all ages struggle to cope with change. It takes […]

Is there a right way to start over? When we’re in a new place, or going through a painful breakup, the prospect of starting anew can start to appear irresistible. But while starting a new chapter in your life can feel wildly exciting, it can also be a challenge navigating it in a healthy, constructive […]

Within society, we all try to match certain archetypes with our behavior. Nowhere is this more apparent than with men, who are all fervently auditioning for the role of “Man”. In this mad hustle to affirm our own masculinity, even thoughtful or empathetic men can wind up harming themselves or the people close to them. […]

The divine feminine is the grand ideal of femininity. The concept of the divine feminine can be difficult to wrap your head around, and the prospect of embodying such a thing can seem overwhelming or out of reach. After all, nobody here in the material plane has a perfect understanding of the divine. What we […]

Self-improvement is always a work in progress. We’re never done growing, and there’s a wealth of knowledge out there for us to draw from. The process of learning and adding to your toolkit can be a challenge, but it pays dividends in the long run. To aid in your own journey of self-improvement, here are […]

Resilience is the ability to bounce back from difficult circumstances, and it is a necessary component of a well-adjusted life. If that’s something you struggle with, then it can be exhausting figuring out how to build your resilience up from scratch. Building resilience takes time, effort, and patience. It’s not something that happens overnight. But […]

What do I do now? We have all been there—stuck, dissatisfied, unsure, and feeling like we are constantly on a treadmill. It’s tough to feel like you don’t know where to focus your time and energy. You want to find meaning, be successful, feel socially involved, have loving relationships, and experience joy beyond consuming substances, […]

When you observe your thoughts, what language do you use to describe them? Does the language you use make you feel good or bad about yourself? If it’s the latter, you are probably judging yourself. We all do it. It’s important to remember that your judgements are opinions, not facts. Through our judgements, we bring […]

When something goes wrong, blame is a natural human impulse.  Having someone or something to blame allows us to avoid being vulnerable and feel like we have more control than we really do. However, blaming never works, and it causes inevitable suffering. Instead of allowing yourself to ruminate on guilt, shame, and blame, what if […]

Are you letting the trauma from your past impact your future? It is incredibly difficult to make your way through this world carrying around all the emotional baggage from your past, and it is weighing you down. You couldn’t control what traumatized you and made you feel small. You feel especially vulnerable and unsafe when […]