Is It the Journey?

We’ve all seen or read the quote, “It’s the journey, not the destination.” If this is true, then why do we get so immersed in seeking the destination that we completely miss the journey? Why are we so goal-oriented, listing the things we want to achieve in our lives? I have been goal-oriented most of…

The Same Story for 27 Years!

If there is one area of confusion in America, it involves health and wellness. We are the only species that can’t seem to figure out how to get, and stay, well. And we are the sickest species on the planet. One of the biggest reasons so many people struggle is because of the ongoing shift…

The Lucky Acorn

Two acorns are hanging side by side, high atop a huge, mature oak tree. They had watched as fellow acorns dropped one by one. They could see them bounce from branch to branch as they fell, slowly disappearing into the blurry space below. As there became fewer and fewer acorns around them, it became clear…

Rethinking Judgement

Our minds are super quick to judge. Judging others is likely rooted in our insecurity, as critiquing the behaviors, looks, and status of others makes us feel better about ourselves. But we also judge to help us remain safe, better adapt to our environment, and improve how we communicate with those around us. Judging, like…

Get The Roots

I remember weeding flower beds in our yard growing up. My mother would give us that little tool that looks similar to a screwdriver, except the metal end is shaped more like a triangle with two teeth-like points on the end. She would send us out, reminding us, “Make sure you get the roots!” This…