If your world is filled with darkness, it's time to be the light.
In the fifth and sixth grade, I was gifted with a teacher who challenged me in my writing for the first time. Up to that point, I had only ever received praise from teachers who were impressed with accelerated writing skills. That’s what happens when you start keeping a journal and writing stories on your …
In the aftermath of the shooting here in Pittsburgh, I am still struggling to be my best self while it feels the world is falling apart around me. Yet, I know that our little efforts and acts of kindness, our perseverance to keep trying to figure it out, is what is going to save the …
Hate. Tragedy. Loss. I am grief stricken, and honestly I don’t believe I have a unique perspective to offer. I do, though, have reflecting to do. This weekend, the city of Pittsburgh underwent attack when an armed man entered Tree of Life Synagogue in the midst of a service, and opened fire. He killed 11 …
My theory is, the more yourself you are, the more you love yourself, the more the universe will love you, too. As a child, I was taught that God, our creator, would love me no matter what. I was taught that as a fact, but it didn’t feel like much. I didn’t know I needed …
My meditation practice, like many aspects of my life, is a work in progress. I’m not as consistent as I would like to be, but still my practice has come a long way. When I started meditating just a few years ago, I overthought how I would sit and what I would think about. I …
I have been told it seems like I have my life totally together. I’m here to clear that up. I see what you see: I’m 26, newly married, with two sweet dogs and a beautiful little home. I have a great job and space to practice my hobbies. What could be better? Here’s what you …
When it comes to faith, there are far more uncertainties than strongholds, but there is something I know to be true.
Moving to a new city, there are a lot of unknowns. When I graduated from college in 2014, I followed my then boyfriend (now husband) to Atlanta. I had a good job there, and we were happy, but I didn't find the friendships or community connections I needed. After just shy of two years there, …
To whom it may concern, Your life may feel strange today, perhaps it has for the last several days...or for as many days as you can recount. And yet, you only know it's strange because you have seen days, felt days that were better. You've spent a day laying in the sun, watching the waves …
We all know what Thursday is. We'll each gather with loved ones and turn on football. I will decorate the house while the turkey roasts and we'll start drinking wine around noon. The day will be sweet and cozy and well-spent, but when it is over, then what? When the holiday has come and gone, …
