Holiday Rhythms to Manage Stress and Anxiety
Lying in the dark on my sweat-soaked mat, I tried to quiet my mind during the closing moments of yoga class. A regular practice of most yoga classes, I didn’t…
6 Anxiety-Apprehending Strategies for More Peace
Continuing my journey to manage overwhelming anxiety this fall, I realized the first 8 steps were a starting point but incomplete. I texted my counselor and asked to push up…
Rediscover Joy in the Hectic Holiday Season— Christmas Encounters of the Close Kind
While madly rushing about attempting to conquer my lengthy Christmas to-do list, All I want for Christmas plays in the background, bringing with it thoughts of the culture’s me mentality. I…
Christmas Encounters of the Close Kind: Rediscovering the Possibility of the Impossible
She stared at her expanding belly with a mixture of wonder and disbelief. Her pregnancy, while undeniable, swelled with impossibility. After all, she had never known a man intimately. “Why…
Destress, Declutter & Rediscover Wonder this Holiday Season
How do the holidays fit you? Like a glove? A suit and tie, a festive party dress, comfy PJ's? Or a straight-jacket? My love affair with the holidays began early,…
