Hey Reader Check this out. "The way that becomes a way is not the real way, and the name that becomes a name is not the real name." - Tao Te Ching There is a tendency to limit our experience of life by relating to it through the symbols in our mind--our thoughts and conditioned ideas about the way things are. The alternative is to connect to the essence of what's in front of us and feel out the situation from a more grounded, embodied place. The Way out “The sage empties his mind, fills his...
about 2 years ago • 2 min read
Can Changing Your Diet Help Reduce Anxiety? Hey Reader Did you know that what you eat can seriously mess with your nerves? Consider how making a few changes in your diet can have a positive impact on your ability to manage anxiety and life stressors. Check out these simple and quick tips to get you started: First things first, let's talk alcohol. You might feel like it helps you unwind, but it's not exactly a best friend for people with anxiety. It can dehydrate you, mess with your hormones,...
about 2 years ago • 3 min read
Small Changes, Big Impact: Easy Steps to Change Your Life Hey, Here’s what to do when feeling stuck and wanting to make a big change in your life. We all yearn for something more, something different sometimes. You don't have to do a complete overhaul to see some major improvements. Small, mindful changes in your daily routine can actually make a huge impact! I know change can be scary, especially for our habit-loving brains. But the trick is to start with tiny adjustments that your brain...
about 2 years ago • 1 min read
Decoding Life’s Experiences: A Basic Guide to SIBAM Hey! So, you're looking to better understand and process your experiences? If so, I've got something for you. A tool, or we can say strategy, known as SIBAM. Peter Levine created this helpful acronym in 2015 that can assist us in connecting with our inner selves and better navigating the ups and downs of life. What’s this SIBAM thing? SIBAM stands for Sensation, Image, Behavior, Affect, and Meaning. It's a pretty neat way to pause, observe,...
about 2 years ago • 2 min read
Overcome these 3 “Must” to be Happy and Free Using the wisdom of Albert Ellis Alright, let's dive right into this newsletter and unshackle ourselves from these limiting beliefs! First off, here are the three musts that hold us back. They are like chains weighing us down. I must do well. You must treat me well. And the world must be easy. Albert Ellis tells us that these demands we make of ourselves, others, and life itself are what bring on the misery. We turn our preferences into these rigid...
about 2 years ago • 3 min read
Being Fully present with future Goals. Thoughts on how to balance contentment with ambition. [Be] desireless with desire… -Ashtavakra Gita Many people I speak with want to live in the present more fully, be more engaged with their loved ones, enjoy activities, gain a greater sense of peace while at the same time reach for goals, fulfill ambitions, and live up to their full potential. For many, this can be difficult to reconcile: Being fully present and being ambitious and goal-oriented. One...
about 2 years ago • 4 min read
Unleashing the Power of Uncertainty: A Path to Greater Vitality, Joy and Deeper Connections This newsletter aims to guide you on a journey of embracing and pursuing uncertainty in your everyday life, and understanding how doing so can lead to increased happiness, improved flow, and deepened connections with yourself and others There is this principle in life that rigidity and stagnation leads to disease, dysfunction, an early death and decay. This is most clear in our physical life and in...
about 2 years ago • 5 min read