This time of year often kicks off a period of self-reflection and annual assessment. Be mindful of the standards to which you compare yourself. Consider where they come from and who they benefit. Resist the inclination to diminish your own magnificence. This world needs unique magic, unexpected offerings, and new perspectives. Your magic is inside you, wanting to radiate unabashedly into existence. It can’t fully flourish when contorted to another’s vision. Spend the next few

As we enter another season of transition and continue to be confronted with truths that demand massive reform, be sure to plan time to rest and recover. The mind will often try to rationalize the ‘need’ to keep going. It will try to convince us that it isn’t safe to stop, that there is too much work to be done, and there will be time for rest later. But the reality is that we function with more energy, clarity, and ease when we rest. Rest is essential to perseverance and even

Time away. Time alone. Time in nature. These are a few of the answers that came back when I quieted my mind and asked myself what I needed a week ago. This simple act of self-inquiry enabled me to reconnect with myself even before I gave into any one of my desires. This is simply a gentle reminder to check in on your own ever-changing needs and communicate them to those who can support. Doing this is a kindness not only to ourselves but also to those around us, as we choose s