Learning to Live in the ‘And’

Learning to Live in the ‘And’

Our brains crave certainty, often pushing us into a mindset of either/or, weaving narratives of success or failure, virtue or vice. I’ve noticed this to be the root to many of my clients’ shame or guilt as we work together on their mindset. They’ve convinced...
My Guide to Reacting to the World Around You

My Guide to Reacting to the World Around You

Ever since I started practicing thought work, these past few years have been a fascinating journey of observing the world through a new lens. The pandemic, contentious elections, natural disasters, and recent wars have been a trial by fire as far as putting my thought...
Lessons from Romance Novels on the Pursuit of Joy

Lessons from Romance Novels on the Pursuit of Joy

Do you ever feel ashamed for indulging in the things that bring you joy? You know, those guilty pleasures? It’s like we’ve been conditioned to believe that if something makes us happy, it must be childish or silly. As if there’s this unspoken rule...