The surprisingly simple way I learned how to restore my peace of mind

I totally get it now. Our words matter—and they matter a lot more than we give them credit for. Is this a new idea? Absolutely not. But it’s a totally new experience when I receive the message directly. Sometimes I’m venting about something to my closest friends and suddenly I feel even more stuck, even more of a victim, even more yucky. It was something … Continue reading The surprisingly simple way I learned how to restore my peace of mind

3 pivotal questions I ask throughout the year

New Year’s Resolutions may have their place, but they don’t work for me. They’re a little like glossy campaign promises—they look nice on paper, but following through with them is another story. Instead, what I find myself doing lately is asking the following three soul stirring questions that probe further into what’s happening and allow me to enjoy a more meaningful life in any given … Continue reading 3 pivotal questions I ask throughout the year

Why I stopped blogging for free

Monetizing my blog was a big decision to make and not an easy one. It has certainly been on my mind for a while because I wanted to stay completely transparent with all of you, as well as foster a friendly discussion about it in the comments below this post. I really want to hear your thoughts and will make every effort to answer each … Continue reading Why I stopped blogging for free

Woman, revisited and it is Darling in every way

The last few days I began a digital fast (yes, off all electronics and social media—and survived!) and ended up spending more time than planned on discovering a magazine that’s redefining women’s cultural parameters—or, better yet, reflecting the extraordinary ripples of change that are already surging in society. I stumbled across the retro-appeal of Darling Magazine on Instagram, ordered a couple of back-issues that arrived … Continue reading Woman, revisited and it is Darling in every way

Why Josh Rosebrook refuses to use this popular phrase

If you’re an avid beauty fan, it doesn’t take long to start picking up on the buzz words used to promote products—including green beauty products. What’s startling is that most of the language used by the clean beauty industry is anything but organic! As we shift toward a movement of conscious consumerism, it is also time to take stock of the words we use to … Continue reading Why Josh Rosebrook refuses to use this popular phrase