Personal Development

I am a woman, I am a dreamer, I am an inventor, I am a creator, I am a thinker, I am a worker, and I am an achiever. I am a woman built to love, nurture, support, and empower others, be they family, friends, colleagues, and even strangers—that is my heart’s capacity. A woman’s

I’ve learned that there is a fine line between fixing and helping, as well as saving and inspiring. My problem was that when I was in relationships, I was deeply committed to their self-growth. I went all in. No more me, all of them, completely selfless—you lose yourself. That’s where I’ve screwed up, because that’s

Pregnancy can feel very isolating for a lot of people and for a lot of different reasons, especially when you’re a young mom. I’m here to remind you that it doesn’t last forever. It’s worth it. There will be a time again when the feeling of loneliness is merely just a memory. Here are 16

Whatever we’re afraid to look at in ourselves secretly owns us. We can’t live empowered lives if we’re turning away from who we are and only able to acknowledge certain parts of our experience. Our shadows contain important information for us. The magician reaches into the dark space of a top hat to pull out

By April Bernstein Updated January 25, 2021 Photo by Chandler Cruttenden on Unsplash By April Bernstein Updated January 25, 2021 Photo by Chandler Cruttenden on Unsplash I have never seen a season more unapologetically bold than the winter. Each step it takes is filled with an elegant confidence that pulls you in. And there’s a

I’ll admit, I struggled as we sat silent through every meal, washed hundreds of dishes as a form of meditation, and shared our deepest fears and insecurities with a group of strangers. I had been itching to visit Plum Village, a sacred meditation and mindfulness center located in the southwest countryside of France, since 2013

A quarter of a lifetime has gone by and guess what? I’m still a hot mess trying to figure it all out, just like everyone else. There’s been a lot of ups and downs, but also a ton of lessons along the way. 1. Setting boundaries is essential to your happiness. Stating your needs is

You’re driving down the highway at 85 mph in a zone where the speed limit is 75 mph, and you see a sign that says, “Speed monitored by drone.” You look around, even through your sunroof, and don’t see any drones. But you realize you’re driving very fast and can’t safely scan the whole sky

These are the simplest facts of love. Love is not supposed to hurt you more than it heals you. The right person makes the timing right. Indecision is a decision, and that decision is no. Love is not hard. Attachment is hard, and grief is hard, and expectations are hard. Unconscious fears are hard, and old traumas are

By Laura Lewis Updated January 19, 2021 Photo by Etienne Boulanger on Unsplash By Laura Lewis Updated January 19, 2021 Photo by Etienne Boulanger on Unsplash Trigger warning: Domestic violence There was a disconnect between my head and heart for a long time. When I was 17, I met someone and I fell hard. I