The Present of Presence

If you're anything like me, you've probably looked at a calendar this past week with wide eyes and a gasp caught in your throat. Somehow, the first half of this year seemed to have lasted a lifetime, but the past few months have truly flown by. I...

As I write this, I am the embodiment of physical and mental health—or, so it would seem—but there once was a time when I was not, and there will inevitably come a time when I am no longer... For a short time, at least.

I've struggled with anxiety for most of my life. Be...

It's that time of year again – time to break out the warm boots, marvel at the falling leaves, and cuddle up under a blanket (or ten,) praying that the sniffle in your nose was caused by nothing more than seasonal allergies.

Yep, flu season once again. Or, how I choose...

When was the last time you entered a state of flow? Perhaps you've heard a different phrase with a similar meaning, like “getting in the zone” or “experiencing total immersion” or “zeroing in on a task” – or maybe you have no idea what the heck I'm talking about right...

The sun has finally risen after what felt like an eternity of doom and gloom. As the summer months unfold before us, it's imperative that we take the time to open our arms and allow the sweet heat to melt away the dormant energy of winter.

For many, summer can be a daun...

Clear the mind or hear the mind? What is the purpose of meditation?

The short answer to this frequently asked question is simple: both.

 I know, I know; without context, that answer doesn't really seem like much of an answer at all. Allow me to elaborate: meditation is a...

With Valentine's Day right around the corner, it seems like we have one holiday after another. This particular holiday is unique, as it prompts us to spend one entire day doing something we should be doing 365 days a year: showing appreciation for the ones we love. Man...

2018 is coming to an end. We all know what that means...

New Year's Resolutions are upon us!

I can almost hear the assortment of cheers and groans that tend to accompany this realization. For some, the new year represents a time of evolution, where they can shed their ol...

The Holiday Season is officially in full swing, which means it's time for giving, receiving, and enduring those insufferable family reunions.

Admit it: although this is meant to be a joyous time of year, often times it is far too easy to fall into Negative Nancy's trap...

We all have a thing that we do or use excessively.

There once was a time when I owned nearly four-hundred books.

I know, the number was a shock to me too.

Like many young bookworms, my goal as a child was to recreate the massive library in Beauty and The Beast. Before lon...