A Holiday Reflection on Nostalgia, Knowing Better, and Staying in Integrity
Why do we return to holiday music, traditions, and rituals—even when we know more than we once did? This personal holiday reflection explores nostalgia, cultural stories, gift-giving guilt, and the quiet work of staying in integrity without renouncing what once brought comfort.
Gratitude and Remembrance: Transforming Thanksgiving
Gratitude and Remembrance: Transforming Thanksgiving Each November, we’re invited to gather around tables, share abundance, and give thanks. Yet for many, the story of Thanksgiving carries a deep ache — one that cannot be covered by pumpkin pie and polite gratitude. Beneath the traditions and imagery lies a history of violence, displacement, and erasure. To […]
The Depth of Being Human
In a world that moves too fast, being human takes courage. Every thought, meal, friendship, and boundary shapes your energy — and that awareness isn’t heaviness; it’s wisdom. Stoicism teaches us to meet life as it is, with clarity, peace, and joy. This reflection invites you to see yourself not as broken, but as nature […]