rethinking the way we see and raise children: On identity, presence, and parenting as a practice of respect.
An honest look at respectful parenting—not as perfection, but as presence, humility, and unlearning old patterns.
forgiveness in a dark place
Forgiveness is the most painful yet beautiful piece of the puzzle that is the human experience.
earthing and grounding for health
*This article is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Lately, I’ve been finding myself constantly using technology for work and play. I wonder, is this affecting my health? The other day, I put in a pretty busy workday at my desk and at the end of my day felt tense and stressed. This was generated from multiple factors that included sitting or standing at a desk for prolonged periods at time, staring continuously at a screen with blue light rays, Electromagnetic Frequencies (EMF’s) emanating from the computer, and the brain work it required … More
awakening beyond sleep: the future of lucid dreaming
The mystical experience of dreaming constructs a world all on our own, filled with symbolism and wisdom unique to each dreamer. For many, it’s like watching a private movie while sleeping; the scenes simply slipping away once we awaken for the day. The possibility of consciously navigating the boundless realms of our dreamscapes has fascinated society since the Ancient Greek times and is passionately being studied by modern neuroscientists. Lucid dreaming occurs when the dreamer recognizes that they are, in fact, dreaming – giving them access to control their thoughts and actions in the dream. Thanks to the advancements in … More
mended with gold
Depression: A coiled snake waiting to strike at the smallest disturbance. I have worked hard over the years to learn how to manage this “snake” with coping mechanisms and awareness, but it always seems to be there, lurking. My struggles might not seem prevalent at times, but are always relevant. The darkness has ironically become my guiding light, keeping me away from the shadows that I know can consume me. The darkness that causes my worst days to feel worse than my happiest days feel happy. It is a constant reminder of how bad things can get and of the … More
Boredom : what is the root?
We’ve all experienced boredom at one point or another, whether for a night or a repetitive pattern in our lives. According to Oxford Languages, boredom is defined as feeling weary because one is unoccupied or lacks interest in one’s current activity. You may accept boredom as a part of life but have you ever questioned the root cause of this issue and how to prevent it? When you experience boredom, there are four main areas of your life that are lacking fulfillment: inspiration, pleasure, connection, or clarity. When we break down these 4 areas, we can discover antidotes to help … More
investigating mental health labels and diagnoses
Our minds naturally like things in neat, tidy boxes. Our brains crave organizing things into categories and labeling them. It often makes life easier, helps things make more sense, and can potentially help us create more meaning and fun as it affords us the space to think and feel in an orderly way. What happens when we ask the simple yet riddling questions: Could we better help people by categorizing and organizing their experience? Are there any drawbacks to labeling people and their mental health symptoms? Is there a place for diagnostic sticky-notes on people? Is there value in making … More
