Understanding Anger: Turning Intensity Into Insight
Drawing from Fred Rogers’ message of emotional awareness, the article explores how understanding and expressing anger through mindfulness, self-control, and empathy—rather than suppression or aggression—can transform destructive impulses into opportunities for healing, connection, and personal growth.
Delaying Gratification: Serving the Whole by Denying the Parts
Choosing wholeness means trading the comfort of now for the strength of becoming—delayed gratification as the path to your fullest self.
Letter to a Difficult Loved One
When verbal communication feels too vulnerable, writing a thoughtful, emotionally honest letter can offer a clear, controlled way to express feelings, set boundaries, and potentially heal or transform a difficult relationship.
where values take the stage: the heart of improvisation
Improv, rooted in mindful presence and playful connection, serves as a powerful lifelong practice for personal growth, effective communication, and deeper human connection—both on and off the stage.
3 ways that Dance offers Opportunities for Connection
Dance offers a holistic journey into self-discovery, community unity, cultural exploration, and celebration of the physical body, fostering profound connections both within oneself, to our community, and across diverse global cultures.
invalidation, and remembering your truth
Emotional invalidation, where one’s feelings are ignored or dismissed, can lead to profound psychological damage, causing individuals to question their own reality and self-worth. Overcoming this abuse involves cutting off abusers when possible, seeking supportive relationships and resources, connecting with one’s emotions, and practicing patience and self-validation.
dealing with criticism
Criticism has a powerful impact on a person’s mental health. If used constructively and mindfully, criticism can be a powerful tool for growth, self-discovery, and fostering authentic relationships.
Ego: The Block to Happiness
We’ve all likely heard of the word “ego”. In the mainstream, it is used to describe inflated self-confidence. However, the origin of the concept founded in psychology was proposed by Freud, and defined as the sense of self or what you consciously define as “you”. Ego is essentially what you show to the world – the surface personality you’ve acquired while you were surviving your formative years. As we walk through the difficulties of life, we pick up perceptions and beliefs about ourselves and attach them to our sense of identity like a tin robot finding pieces of scrap metal. … More
daydreaming
Daydreaming isn’t just for the seemingly unruly school kids anymore. It is surprisingly beneficial to our mental health and productivity. As we get older and our lives become increasingly demanding, you might find it harder to positively get lost in your thoughts. For years I stopped daydreaming, not realizing it until I was in a healthier mental state. Anxiety and depression made it hard to get lost in joyful and exciting visions. Instead, I would use my mental energy overthinking and focusing on negative aspects of my life. I created storylines that would repeat all day, or fester on angry … More
remember the why: starting new habits and sticking to them
I heard the term “habit stacking” recently and it made me reflect on why new habits can be so hard to keep and what we can do to hold ourselves accountable. Gyms are packed at the start of a new year with people who made the resolution to start working out more–but in most cases, these people haven’t worked out in years. While their intentions are in the right place, it’s a drastic lifestyle change; you need to prepare ahead of time on how you’re going to adjust your schedule. When you start feeling uncertain or uncomfortable, it’s easier to … More
