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Blossoming into Spring

Blossoming into Spring

by Sofia Aziz | Mar 7, 2023 | Adventure, Mindfulness, Resilience, Self-Compassion

As winter comes to a close, and the beginning of spring approaches, we can look at the changing seasons as a way to check in with ourselves. I’ve always found the transition between seasons to be more gradual and forgiving than the New Year. Instead of writing a list...
Living with Intention

Living with Intention

by Laila Narsi | Feb 12, 2023 | Mental Health, Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, Stress

Living with intention allows us to experience more joy, purpose, and meaning in our lives. To live with intention is to align our behaviors with our values. When our actions and values are not in alignment, we may experience dissatisfaction, discomfort, and unease. A...
Will You Be Your Valentine? Embracing Your Inner Critic

Will You Be Your Valentine? Embracing Your Inner Critic

by Laila Narsi | Feb 7, 2022 | Mental Health, Mindfulness, Self-Compassion

With Valentine’s Day on its way, you might be thinking about how you will show affection to a loved one. Or, you might be hoping to receive an expression of love from them. But what if you didn’t look outside of yourself for love and appreciation? Could...
No Mud, No Lotus: A Tribute to Thich Nhat Hanh

No Mud, No Lotus: A Tribute to Thich Nhat Hanh

by Laila Narsi | Jan 22, 2022 | Adventure, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Psychology, Self-Compassion, Stress

With aching feet, I continued my steep climb up one of Guilin’s many peaks along the Li River. I didn’t set out that morning from my dorm to climb a mountain, but I suppose the mountain decided that today was the day we would meet. The year was 1994 and I was on...
Mental Wellness & Peace of Mind During the Holidays

Mental Wellness & Peace of Mind During the Holidays

by Laila Narsi | Dec 11, 2021 | Mental Health, Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, Sleep, Stress

The holiday season during this time of the year can bring moments of joy and celebration whether you are celebrating Christmas, Khushyali, Chanukah, Diwali, Yule, Kwanzaa, New Year’s, being alive, or anything else. However, it can also be a time of stress and...
Finding and Honoring My Authentic Self

Finding and Honoring My Authentic Self

by Laila Narsi | Sep 19, 2021 | Gratitude, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Psychology, Resilience, Self-Compassion

Today, September 19, 2021, is my 50th birthday. A day that I pause each year to celebrate my life in a way that speaks to me, that speaks to my authentic self. Growing up as an immigrant in three countries, I truly appreciated the blessing of a meal and the value of a...
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