There is a hidden cost to being me. The silent judgements from others ocassionally end, and the quiet part gets said out loud. From the moment I started a practice where I considered the whole person (not just the mind) there have been questions such as this. The world can be a powerful mirror, and with age and being mindful to not become defensive, I've navigated this question with humor and clarity. But, now I'm ready to take a deeper look. But first, lets wax philosophical

Disclaimer: This article mentions normal life anxiety and is not referring to clinical anxiety disorders. The information is not intended to treat any mental health conditions, and is just a summary of my knowledge of herbs that can help calm the regular stressors and anxieties of life. I don’t think it will come as a surprise to any of you that the world can be a stressful place. Between unhealed family dynamics, parenting stress (IYKYK), relationship complexities of all kin

Have you ever had a partner who constantly: Undervalued your worth? Said they would pay for dinner, but then left you stuck with the bill at the end? Bought you a gift but several months to years later wanted it back? Changed the rules to the relationship and you couldn’t keep up? Was extremely controlling? I’ve had some epically unhealthy relationships in the past, but my relationship with insurance ranks at the top in regards to dysfunction. This is the type of partner that

My journey to the metaphysical was a transformative one to say the least. I've personally experienced many dark night of the soul type transformations. But this specific journey which began 4 and 1/2 years ago was one of the most powerful and completely life-changing. This likely had something to do with the impetus to this transformation, a severe concussion that my oldest daughter sustained. I had to sit by and watch her dark night of the soul at the age of 9 and it was agn