In Summer, I slow down, do you? The days feel longer, life often feels less pressured, and our minds have more space to wander. This wandering—sometimes referred to as the Default Mode Network (DMN) in neuroscience—is a fascinating part of our brain. It has a two-part nature: on the one hand, in ...

How Mindful Moments Can Help You Reclaim Your Light—This Summer and Beyond

This summer, I’m choosing joy.
Not because life is perfect or easy, but because I’ve realized: joy needs to be allowed.

Lately, in the early morning, I’ve been pausing to watch the tree branches flutter in the breeze as I...

I remember clearly when I first learned how to sit with my strong emotions. I had gotten really, really angry with someone in my family (truthfully, it was my husband!), and I desperately wanted to yell at him. However, I knew from experience that this wouldn’t make me feel better; it would make me ...