“Everything you attract into your life is a reflection of the story you believe and keep telling yourself.” — Farshad Asl Life is self-reflective. It gives us back what we think, say, and feel about ourselves, our environment, and our circumstances. In large part, we experience what we continually tell ourselves and others about these […]

“Our brains are built to benefit from play, no matter what our age.” — Theresa A. Kestly I have a dear friend I absolutely adore. She’s the most playful person I know—perhaps even more playful than my own son. For her privacy, let’s call her Julia. When I first met Julia, I was intrigued. I […]

These days, mindset is a hot topic, yet many people still misunderstand what it truly means. Some think it’s about maintaining a positive attitude, while others believe it’s simply about overcoming challenges. While the latter comes closer to the truth, mindset goes much deeper. Let’s explore what mindset really is and how much influence we […]

When I was about 13 or 14 years old, I read Benjamin Franklin’s biography. Until then, no one in my life had ever demonstrated the self-awareness to monitor their vices and actively work toward improving themselves. Like many others, I grew up facing the usual challenges. My childhood was a blend of dysfunction and ordinary […]

In the past, I rarely acknowledged my wins, sometimes failing to realize I had even achieved long-term goals. It sounds absurd, like I was asleep at the wheel—and in a way, I was. The effects on my life were detrimental. I became depressed, unmotivated, and my confidence plummeted. I felt like I had nothing to […]

The Power of Intuition: How to Strengthen Your Inner Guidance Have you ever had that one friend whose intuition seems eerily accurate? They text or call just when you were thinking of them. They recommend a book you were just considering earlier that day. Or maybe they bring an umbrella on a day forecasted for […]

Change can happen in the blink of an eye. Our brains are equipped with powerful mechanisms that enable us to make significant life shifts almost instantly. This story breaks down that process in a fun and relatable way.   In a small, Michigan beach town, lived a young woman named Maya. Maya had always had […]

In the beginning was the Word… Whether you take this verse literally or not, I urge you to consider its profound truth. Language is the foundation of our reality. We, as a society, celebrate with great fanfare when a child utters their first clear word. Whether it’s “mama,” “dada,” or, as in my sister’s case […]

Life doesn’t always go as planned. Sometimes, it surprises us, halts our progress, or shifts our perspective in ways that leave us no choice but to adapt and change. Recently, many experienced this firsthand when the stock market took a nosedive, delivering an unexpected blow to their finances. But financial setbacks are just one of […]

I looked down at my slightly rounded belly, knowing we were in this together. This new development was undetectable to anyone who didn’t know me well, and I had only known for a about a month. I was taking my grandmother’s “Reparent Your Inner Child” class, and tonight would be the night I announced my […]