Writing
Reflections on the inner life
Essays on awareness, anxiety, self-worth, relationships, and the work of lasting change.
Why you’d Let Go of the Need to Be Understood
How often do you catch yourself over-explaining?Justifying why you made a choice, said what you said, or decided to change directions? Maybe you’re trying to…
What Is Emotional Awareness?
In my daily practice with clients, we explore many challenges, but one theme continues to rise to the surface again and again: emotional awareness. Emotional…
Training the Letting-Go Muscle
Eight years ago, I left my life in Austria with nothing but a suitcase and no idea what the next chapter would look like. I…
The Deeper Meaning of Halloween – A Time to Honor the Shadows
Halloween has ancient roots that reach far beyond costumes and candy. It originates from Samhain, a Celtic festival celebrated more than 2,000 years ago in…
Understanding the People Who Cross Our Paths – the Cycles of Connection
Reason, Season, and a Lifetime By Brian A. “Drew” Chalker In life, we encounter many people, each with their unique purpose and role in our…
The Value of Pausing
I wanted to share a valuable lesson that's been on my mind lately the incredible importance of PAUSING. I've noticed in myself, and perhaps you…
Understanding Healthy Boundaries – how to set boundaries
A Path to Self-Worth and Self-Acceptance Boundaries are such an important part of our emotional and mental well-being, yet they are so often misunderstood. Many…
How to Navigate Unwanted Truths with Integrity
Responsibility Follows Awareness. You can’t be responsible for what you’re unaware of. But once you are aware, you are responsible for what you do with…
Comparison “The Joy Thief”- What can you do to escape the comparison trap?
Theodore Roosevelt once said, "Comparison is the thief of joy," and this idea is incredibly relevant today. With so many opportunities to see into the…