For a while now, I have felt a subtle sense of being pulled away from the habits that keep me centered. The quiet of morning writing with a cup of green tea, a deep dive into a good book, the simple act of listening to the world around me—all slowly encroached upon by...
Can you recall a recent time when you felt truly relaxed, a peace and calmness where you weren’t buffeted by strong emotions, either negative or positive? What did your body feel like? Your breathing? We all have a natural resting state, a personal...
You’re calm, doing your own thing. Then someone snaps — maybe they yell at you in traffic, criticize how you’re handling your dog, or offer uninvited parenting advice during your toddler’s mid-meltdown in Walmart. Before you know it, your own voice gets sharper. You...