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Groundedness
embodiment
self-love/power
personal authority
truth-seeking/speaking
breaking down hierarchies
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You can also find my work scattered about the web. The Urban Howl, Elephant Journal, The Edge Magazine, The Good Men Project, Grown and Flown, Rebelle Society and others.
SHED THE OLD SKIN.
The Key To Pulling Out of an Emotional Nosedive
Curiosity is the cure-all for whatever ails us, and even the cure-all for what might in the future. Curiosity keep us vigorous, youthful, flexible, and, of course, Ayurvedically balanced!
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The Key To Pulling Out of an Emotional Nosedive
According to Ayurvedic cosmology, everything seen and unseen in the Universe is comprised of some combination of the five great elements: earth, water, fire, air, and ether. The elements themselves can be broken down into “gunas”, or qualities, all...
What are We Willing to Trade for Greater Wisdom?
wisdom In many fairy tales/mythical stories, the hero 👑 must make their way through various obstacles toward a destination. Oftentimes, though, even once they reach the destination, they're not finished, as they find the treasure is...
A Tipping Point, Collective Consciousness, and Us.
The Tipping Point Philosophy Malcolm Gladwell states in his book, The Tipping Point, that “ideas and products and messages and behaviors spread like viruses do.” It's an interesting time to consider such an idea, as we literally watch the power and speed of...
Trading Anxiety & Depression for Curiosity in the Times of COVID-19
Questions are good for us to have right now—but whether they are fueled by curiosity, or by anxiety and depression, makes all the difference for our health and well-being. ENDLESS QUESTIONS So many questions. Ask me how I feel inside...
Embracing Discomfort: Lessons from The Princess and the Pea
THE METAPHOR The Princess and the Pea is one of my favorite childhood fairy tales. If you've forgotten, this is the story of the princess who felt the single pea placed beneath twenty mattresses by a prince who wanted to...
To My Body: How a Solo Pilgrimage to Myanmar Shifted My Relationship with Anxiety
When I was diagnosed with social anxiety nearly two decades ago, my initial response was critical self-judgement. It took me a trip to Myanmar to learn just wha anxiety feels like and looks like to my body, and begin to...
What Does Soul Embodiment Mean?
Most simply, soul embodiment means complete and total self-acceptance & self-love. When we embody our souls, we expand and include. This is in contrast to when we feed our egos, which causes us to contract, to divide, to exclude. In...
Power Balance: What We Have & What We Need
Power Balance As we prepare to move into not only a New Year but a new decade, I’d like to share a reflection on the concept of power, and the power balance (or imbalance) that currently...
Learning to Accept our Authentic Self When We are Imperfect – Guest Post by Matt Welsh
One of my life goals is to be authentic. Initially, this may seem or sound simple. Being authentic simply means to be yourself, speak your truth, express your needs, or be true to yourself. However, one of the hardest parts...