Grief is like the ocean; It comes in waves; ebbing and flowing. Sometimes the water is calm, and sometimes it is overwhelming. All we can do is learn to swim. -Vicki Harrison Grief and the holidays can go hand in hand for many of us. I often say that you can be grateful and grieving […]

We have so far to go to realize our human potential for compassion, altruism, and love. -Jane Goodall It can feel so hard to carve your own path in life. Society has this way of guiding us towards societal norms. But, if we’re only following these norms, we’re not checking in with ourselves to see […]

Compassionate people ask for what they need. They say no when they need to, and when they say yes, they mean it. -Brene Brown I love this quote from Brene Brown and the reminder that we can be compassionate people and set boundaries at the same time. Both can be true! Often in relationships, especially […]

Summoning gratitude is a sure way to get our life back on track. Opening our eyes to affirm gratitude grows the garden of our inner abundance, just as standing close to a fire eventually warms our heart. -Alexandra Katehakis I so love this quote! So, do you tend to come from more of an abundance […]

I try to live in a little bit of my own joy and not let people steal it or take it. -Hoda Kotb If you’re a highly empathetic person, protecting your energy from others may be one of the most important things that you do for yourself. Highly empathetic people often have a super power […]