Thanks to you, I’ve grown into the version of myself I was meant to be — I would like to thank a few people today who once loved me on their own terms. Maybe, in their realities, they still love me. They love a version of me who will be there at a moment’s notice, only when it’s convenient for them. …

The most terrifying question you’ll ever ask — Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that affects people of all ages. It is characterized by having more than one seizure. Seizures are caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain. If you’re having a seizure, it is important to seek medical help right away- if you know you’re having a…

How does living with a disease no one can see affect us? — The outward-facing piece of my illness is a tiny spot on my forehead that only the most discerning eye could pick out. My skin dips in a little near my hairline for about one-half of a centimeter, like a place on the Moon that was carved out by the smallest…

No empty, feel-good promises here. Let’s do a deep dive into how to make use of the 14 gratitude journals you have — *My yoga teacher showed me this practice this morning, and now I’m going to show it to you. Deep bows of gratitude to my teacher, and my teacher’s teachers teachers ❤* Gratitude practices are hard, right? I usually decide to start a gratitude practice from a very well-intentioned place.

Why do you think yours is so special? — Dear Fellow Freelancers, I love your entrepreneurial spirit. I know you need to make ends meet, and that’s why you’re trying to sell me a $1000 online course -which, you say, is a STEAL. It has a value of $4000! I get it. As a fellow freelancer, I do. And…

When we overidentify with our work, we miss valuable opportunities to spend time with ourselves. — Is it worth it to publish content every day? This is a question most writers ask themselves at some point in their careers. I have been asking myself this question every day since I started, and more so since I quit my last job. I look around Medium and other…

Let’s escape the cycle of greed our society is stuck in — I’ve been reading a lot of bell hooks recently. She writes about love, appropriately, in her book “All About Love.” She tells us that a society driven by consumerism is not conducive to a society that is filled with love. We spend most of our lives trying to figure out…

Bottomless rum punch. Swim-up bars. Need I say more? — Belize is a Central American country that’s become increasingly popular with travelers in recent years. And it’s no wonder why — Belize has something for everyone, whether you’re looking for an action-packed adventure or a relaxing beach vacation. It’s a beautiful, affordable, and safe travel destination. …