Published in Better Humans·Feb 18Keep Molehills from Becoming Mountains by Cultivating an Active Relationship with Your MindStories from the road I pulled into my friend’s driveway around 9pm, after a full day of driving. It was my first east coast stop on a cross-country journey that began in California. I was tired, and desperately looking forward to not being in the car. Unfortunately, the friend I…Mindfulness5 min read
Published in Better Humans·Oct 15, 2021Managing Fear As A Solo Woman TravelerHow I transform my mental state on the road. — I’m on an open-ended road adventure across the United States. As much as it’s a geographical journey, it’s even more so an inner journey. Case in point: I’ve noticed that whenever I’m in a public space, be it a gas station, or rest area, or store, I am on high…Personal Growth8 min read
Nov 2, 2020Genealogy As An Act Of ResistanceOn this Día de los Muertos, I celebrate my ancestors. For the first time in my life, I know who some of them are.Anti Racism7 min read
Published in Ascent Publication·Jul 9, 20209 Tips For Having Constructive Conversations When You DisagreeCalling in allies instead of calling out enemies — Since George Floyd’s murder, social media has erupted with people calling each other out on racism. I appreciate what’s behind the edict to “call out racism,” directed at white people currently wondering what to do. If we let racism slide when it shows up in our daily lives — if…Emotional Intelligence9 min read
Published in Better Humans·May 20, 2020How to Quiet Your Critical Mind While Living in LockdownA step-by-step guide to stop giving yourself grief about how you spend your time — In early March, I’d planned a week off of work and was excited to spend seven leisurely days making headway on some neglected projects (my taxes, culling last year’s digital photo collection, sewing repairs). Then, COVID hit, and I spent two weeks glued to the news and social media, disoriented…Personal Growth9 min read
May 12, 2020Toss Your Planner & Live In The MomentLife is knocking us hard on our collective asses these days. When these shock-to-the-system events occur, certain things become very clear. Truths are revealed, in no uncertain terms. Here’s one that’s come up for me recently: We live as though we know the future, but we don’t. …Covid 194 min read
Jan 18, 2020Winter Doldrums: The Way Out Is ThroughOn Thanksgiving Day, I made a deal with myself to forego dinner invitations and stay at home with a spacious day to knock out a bunch of work. I got off to an auspicious start: woke up around 6am, made tea, fed the critters, meditated. While drinking my tea, I…Emotional Intelligence4 min read
