UNBECOMING

“WE CAN CHANGE THE WEATHER IN OUR FLAT!” My husband does not even flinch when I burst into his office with a grand idea or revelation. I ...

There was the time that my daughter used writing to breathe new life into me. On this day, I realized my nine year old had seen me, the real

Instead of a swear jar, I can create a “should” jar to hold myself accountable. Though it will take work and discipline, I refuse to enter t

"We can strive for a whole that is greater than a part. When we relinquish our human instinct to blame and point an accusatory finger a

It is easy for me to look at my early devotion as a mother and think I was “better” back then. If my kids slept, ate, and had on clean cloth

Yes, I am older, weathered and scarred, but I am strong in a homegrown way that can only be earned. The resilience and personal strength I h

"It turns out, I am terrible at self-compassion. A few weeks ago I took a self-compassion quiz that was linked to the book I was readin

It is a painful process of unbecoming and learning everything we thought was a given - an unchanging truth - might not be set in stone. We d

I try not to dwell on the missed opportunity and perhaps consider it to be one last lesson my mom taught me. “Seize the moment, Jaime. Don’t

“Are you the adult that you want your child to grow up to be?” - Dr. Brené Brown I just finished reading Brené Brown’s Daring Greatly: How...

That could have been me. I just can’t shake the idea that due to incredible luck beyond my control, I was born in the right place at the rig

How is reading a sign of a life well-lived? Discussing books involves talking about the world, life and our role as human beings. We explore

“Being honest may not get you a lot of friends but it’ll always get you the right ones.” -John Lennon Last week, I got in a screaming mat...

"During the weekdays, we prep and follow a plan, then we relax on the weekends. Preparing meals from scratch can be very time consuming

“The trouble with simple living is that, though it can be joyful, rich, and creative, it isn’t simple.” -Doris Janzen Longacre We just to...

This past week we were given a rare opportunity. Faculty members were offered two hours of professional development credit for attending ...

I have been told we carry emotional stress in our hips. Evidently, many yoga teachers refer to this area of our bodies as “the junk drawer o

"I'd like to be the ideal mother, but I'm too busy raising my kids." - Unknown I am about one sign up genius away from losing my....mind....

“There’s a part of me that likes shoes, and likes dresses, and likes makeup, and likes books, and likes to write. I think that’s the case...

“Don't be afraid to be confused. Try to remain permanently confused. Anything is possible. Stay open, forever, so open it hurts, and then...