What If Growth Is About Removing, Not Adding More to Your Life?

“Maybe the journey isn’t so much about becoming anything. Maybe it’s about un-becoming everything that isn’t really you, so you can be who you were meant to be in the…

How Your Gut Microbiome Influences Your Mental Health

We often think of the brain and the gut, or for that matter, all body systems, as separate. However, modern science is painting a different picture, one that shows that…

6 Simple Things I Do When Life Feels Completely Overwhelming

“You can’t calm the storm, so stop trying. What you can do is calm yourself. The storm will pass.” ~Timber Hawkeye Overwhelm doesn’t always knock politely. Sometimes it crashes into…

Uncooperative Co-Parenting – Why You Should Put Your Kids First

Are you guilty of uncooperative co-parenting? You might be if you are standing in the way of your ex’s relationship with your kids. I know how tempting it is, especially…

How Understanding Complex Trauma Deepened My Ability to Love Myself

“Being present for your own life is the most radical act of self-compassion you can offer yourself.” ~Sylvia Boorstein In 2004, I experienced a powerful breakthrough in understanding what it…

Your Divorce-Proof Post-Nup – SAS for Women

While prenuptial agreements often receive the spotlight, postnuptial agreements have quietly emerged as powerful tools. Signed during the marriage, and not before, as with the case of a prenuptial agreement,…

95 Text Messages To Make Him Smile

Nothing feels better than making the person you love smile. Knowing that your words brought a moment of happiness to their day can uplift your own. Whether you’re married or…

92 Long Love Messages For Her

A thoughtful and romantic message from your significant other can turn a horrible day into an amazing one. If you’ve ever received a surprise note or text from someone you…

125 Cute Things to Say to Your Crush to Flirt Like a Pro

Got a crush you want to impress?  Looking for the perfect combination of sweet, charming, and witty words to make your crush smile?  Well, you’re in luck! We’ve compiled 125…

The Beautiful Losses of a Childhood Moved to the Philippines

“The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.” ~Alan Watts I must admit, dear reader, that I…