Is it time to shed our metaphorical armor? Because you can't turn around without a self-proclaimed guru telling you to hustle harder. Hustle culture surrounds us, pushing us to grind ourselves into dust. It's like we're all pretending to be okay in this messed-up boot...
Beyond Policing: Dropping Rightness
It used to happen in bustling town squares where policing each other's behavior happened in public. Now, it’s moved to the digital town square where words in posts replace pointing fingers and shaking heads at others. Isn't it fascinating that people feel a need to...
Bringing in the Light
Bringing in the light is about lightening our emotional load and infusing life with a sense of lightness and clarity. Strange things appear on our screens every day, catching us off guard. Some are so shocking, we might spit out our coffee, feeling like we're living...
New Language We Get to Create
Many of us are starting to see that we need new language for where we’re headed. Perhaps it's time to move beyond words and concepts that hold us back. Did you know that we can question our assumptions? Traditional concepts like “rest” or “pause” suggest stopping or...
The Hush Workcation
The hush workcation is on the rise but keep it low key so the boss won't find out. Blending work with leisure was initially known as bleisure but not it's being hushed. A survey of 2,000 employed Americans finds that 52 percent work remotely during vacations, and 29...
Self-Storage of Stuff: A $45 Billion Industry
Rise of Self-Storage: A $45 Billion Industry The self-storage industry in the US is reaching a staggering $45 billion valuation. The industry includes over 52,000 facilities and more than 20 million units across the country. Why? Because of a love affair we have with...
Beyond Mental Health Month
Imagine that instead of having a mental health month, it was a daily practice for many of us? Would we be addressing depression holistically? Because recent studies have shown a deep link between inflammation and brain health. This shift affects our understanding of...
Richness in a World of Plenty
In a world of plenty, richness prompts us to question what constitutes true value and health in a society overly focused on monetary gain. If you woke up tomorrow with a billion dollars, how would your life shift? While many dream of quitting their jobs and helping...
Ancient Liberation; Today
Ancient liberation stories resonate today, reminding us that the pursuit of freedom is an ongoing struggle. The stories also offer some hope that remains within our grasp. Yet, it seems many of us have forgotten how to create space for coexistence. Despite frequent...
Our Time is Sacred
Our time is sacred, and we get to experience every moment. Because we can't buy time. We often hear people say, how long is that post? And when asked, why does it matter? The answer is usually about our shortening attention span. But guess what? No having time or...