When Growth Comes with Grief Because People Still See the Old You

“In the process of letting go, you will lose many things from the past, but you will find yourself.” ~Deepak Chopra There’s a strange ache that comes with becoming healthy.…

The Whisper That Saved My Life When I Was Drowning

TRIGGER WARNING: This post references rape and suicide attempts, which might be distressing for some readers. “Our lives only improve when we are willing to take chances, and the first…

11 Ways To Let Go of Expectations In a Relationship

It’s not that your standards are too high (though they might be). What we’re trying to avoid here is the heartache, frustration, and misery that come from unrealistic expectations in…

A Case for Joy in a Monetized World

“Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted.” ~William Bruce Cameron My gardener and I were talking the other day—his English broken, my…

21 Essential Rules for Throuple Dating

Thinking you might want to try throuple dating?  It’s an intriguing option but one that requires care and communication.  If the allure of three-way love speaks to you, move slowly. …

Menopause and Divorce – SAS for Women

When I was diagnosed with menopause several years ago, I felt it was hugely unfair! First, I was seven years younger than my mother was when she started hers. Secondly,…

How Getting Dressed Became a Love Letter to Myself

“Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak.” ~Rachel Zoe I didn’t set out to find myself. I just looked in the mirror one day…

71 Fun Things To Do At Home (With friends, family or by yourself)

Are you stuck on auto-pilot and bored with your life? Do you cook the same dinners each night and watch the same Netflix shows over and over? If so, it’s…

When You Stop Forcing, Life Flows

“You don’t have to force the flow—sometimes your only job is to soften and let go.” ~Unknown For most of my life, I was obsessed with getting everything right. Planning.…

everyday tips for staying mindful

I used to rush through my days, barely noticing anything except my to-do list. But when I started paying attention—really paying attention—I realized how much I was missing. Mindfulness hasn’t…