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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...
Complex Trauma and Resilience in Ukraine: An Interview with Dr. Janina Scarlet

Complex Trauma and Resilience in Ukraine: An Interview with Dr. Janina Scarlet

by Laila Narsi | Apr 5, 2022 | Resilience, Stress, Trauma

On March 26, 2022, I had the great fortune to virtually sit and chat with Ukraine-born Psychotherapist, author, TEDx speaker, and self-proclaimed geek, Dr. Janina Scarlet. Janina is a refugee who survived Chernobyl radiation and persecution before immigrating to the...
The Seasons of Life: Growing and Letting Go

The Seasons of Life: Growing and Letting Go

by Laila Narsi | Oct 13, 2021 | Gratitude, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Psychology, Resilience, Stress

As we feel the air get cooler and watch the leaves change colors and eventually fall to the earth, we are also moving and cycling through seasons in our own lives. The seasons of our lives don’t necessarily align in real time with the seasons in nature. At the...
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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