There is definitely a difference. Being alone with what you have in your life vs. being lonely and still being surrounded by many, are two very different things. Many are okay being alone (even if they're not literally alone), while others are struggling. Each of us have our own journey. What really matters is the ...
Is a birthday really that important?
Some people don't like to make a fuss about their birthday and sometimes let it slide under the radar. While others may go as far as a birthday month and have festivities throughout. What the level of celebration, the day itself should be considered special. It was the day people were given the chance to ...
The people who stand by us
Listen to our podcast episode on this topic or read the blog post below. Dealer's choice. Is it me or does time seem to go faster the older (cough cough) I mean wiser we get? Hours fly by. Days and weeks feel like months ago. Yet we still keep moving forward because what else are ...
Word of the Year: 2024
Listen to our podcast episode on word of the year or read out blog post below - your choice... I had a recent conversation with a friend around resolutions and instead how I like to choose a "word" or theme for a year instead. It's more encompassing and allows for more bandwidth within it. He liked ...
Be Thankful
Being thankful isn't just for the Thanksgiving holiday...it's a constant state of being. The holidays have a tendency to stir up more emotions, and give us a sense of family and love, more times than the rest of the year. But should it? Yes, the holiday movies like Love Actually, Home Alone, and even Elf ...
When things feel difficult, focus on the present
...Be grateful, for what you do have, and worry less about what you don't. The grass always seems greener, but sometimes it's just a mirage. Things can get tough whether it be work, relationships, family issues, health... but in the end a lot of these things are either temporary, and there are bigger things at ...
Dealing with body image issues in 2023
Note: this post was written in its entirety by ChatGPT Dealing with body image issues in 2023 will likely involve a combination of self-care strategies and professional help. Some tips for self-care include: Focusing on self-compassion and treating yourself with kindness. Practicing mindfulness, which can help you be more present and less self-critical. Engaging in regular physical activity and ...
What If You Weren’t Feeling So Thankful This Past Thanksgiving?
Written by former contributing blogger, Daniela Forte (RIP). What comes to mind when you think of November? Thanksgiving, of course. But, what if you don’t feel so thankful for everything you have this holiday season? Or you are struggling to be grateful for what you have in your life because there is just too much weighing ...
When the chips fall down
A lot happens in life. The good. The bad. The mediocre. We sometimes don't realize how wonderful things are in the moment, until they've passed. When we look back and see how grateful we could be for the things in our lives. The roofs over our heads. The company of loved ones. A secure job. ...
The thing about gratitude
Not in the mood to read, listen to our podcast episode instead. Gratitude, a word that scares some, and excites others. Gives some folks the ability to think through the good in their life. The things that actually matter - how little they may be, the small things can add up to making a larger ...