We work to live. Companies view us as living to work. — Is it Tuesday or Thursday? You look at your phone. The day’s in between when you don’t live at home. You’re tired from working. Your body needs rest. The whistle has blown our dreams from the nest. When we were but children, work sounded fun. A place to earn money for…

Making and keeping your new year’s resolutions — It’s that time of year again — the start of a new year. With the new year comes a feeling of renewal and a chance to start fresh. Many of us make New Year’s resolutions to try to improve our lives in some way. But, let’s be honest — sticking…

Unlock your creative potential with pictures of mindfulness! — Mindfulness is a practice of self-awareness and meditation that has been gaining popularity in recent years. It is a way of bringing attention to the present moment and becoming aware of our thoughts, feelings, and sensations. It has been used to help manage stress, improve focus, and calm the mind…

Unlocking Your Foundation for Balance and Stability — ‍ Photo by SonicDragon on Pixabay In the intricate web of our energetic body, the root chakra, also known as Muladhara, plays a vital role. As the foundation of the chakra system, it serves as a gateway to balance and stability in our lives. While the concept of chakras may…

A short story about a fighter’s bargain with death. — I fell in the hallway. Juniper’s colorful drawings hung on her bedroom door. Her imagination captured on paper with crayons. Parchment taped loose, torn, and aged like the scales of an ancient dragon. My chest tightened. This isn’t real? My four-year-old’s collection of winged ponies and mythical creatures covered the…

What I learned about editing my first draft into a compelling story. — My first draft is my baby. I poured my heart and soul into it, and now it’s time for it come to life. The moment when I wonder if I’m a “real” writer. …

When Marvin Hernandez prayed to death for a reunion with his daughter, he had to fight for his life to see her. — Knocked down, I fell hard, landing in the hallway of my past. Her drawings were here, taped to a bedroom door beside me. My chest tightened. Is this real? My four-year-old’s drawings of ponies on colored paper lined the hallway. This was my daughter’s gallery, a stable of magical creatures…

Open your heart to bring positive change to yourself. — ‍The world is constantly trying to drag you down. It may seem like everyone has something negative to say about everything. But that’s only because the negativity of this world has been programmed into us from our very first moments here. We’ve been conditioned to think that the only way…

How to take control and become the parent you needed as a child — ‍Self-parenting is a form of self-care and inner healing that can help you to reconnect with your inner child and nurture your emotional well-being. It is a powerful tool to address the traumas and wounds of your past, as well as build a strong foundation of self-love and self-worth. …