Do You Call Yourself Lazy for Resting? (A Missive About Self Care)

I think of my body as a fun vehicle I’ve been given to experience my life with. I imagine myself as a Kia Soul, unique and quirky but practical and useful, a little slow to get up to speed but dependable once I get going. And I remember from when I had my own (actual) car that if I don’t change the oil, get it rustproofed, wash it and take loving care of it, the car begins dragging and breaking down. It gets old before its time. It can support me only as long as I support it.

How I Went From Wanting to Die to Loving My Life

How I Went From Wanting to Die to Loving My Life

I used to wake up every day wanting to die.

Not all of me wanted that. There were parts of me that wanted to live large, travel the world, be an entrepreneur, inspire others and make a real difference as a writer, teacher, philanthropist and all-round shift-disturber, starting and supporting projects that make the world better.

But this one loud and persistent part of me wanted nothing to do with any of that. It just wanted to die.

How Not to Be Miserable in 2016

How Not to Be Miserable in 2016

Dear Friends,

As you may have noticed, over the holidays I shut down most of my social media activities. This was a conscious decision, so I could hear what my Inner Voice is asking of me for 2016.

We all have that voice, but it’s hard to hear what it’s saying amid the drama and expectations of our daily lives, and especially during the non-stop marathon that is the holidays.