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True Freedom: Moving Beyond "I Can Say Whatever I Want"
The other day on Nextdoor, someone posted a thoughtful message asking neighbors to move beyond name-calling and engage in respectful...
Jul 65 min read


When Gardens Teach Resilience
This spring has taught me something unexpected about resilience—not through dramatic stories of overcoming, but through the quiet...
Jun 256 min read


When I Look at a Tree: Moving Beyond Simple Labels
This time of year, I find myself with new eyes in my own perennial garden beds. As tiny green shoots emerge from the soil, I'm faced with...
Jun 135 min read


Finding Balance in Uncertain Times: Wisdom from the Natural World
In these complex times, finding our way through uncertainty can feel like navigating without a map. As I've explored in recent issues of...
May 165 min read


Beyond Monoculture: Embracing Diversity for Whole-Person Wellbeing
I've been thinking a lot about diversity lately - not just in our human communities, but in the natural world that sustains us all....
Apr 276 min read


The Wisdom of AND: Moving Beyond False Choices to a Richer Life
The Wisdom of AND Have you noticed how often we frame life's complex issues as "either/or" choices? We're constantly encouraged to pick...
Apr 177 min read


Beyond First Impressions: Finding Connection Where We Least Expect It
Have you ever found yourself forming an immediate judgment about something or someone, only to have that perspective completely...
Apr 107 min read


Beyond Wellness: Rediscovering Your Inherent Wellbeing
Have you noticed how a road trip's most memorable moments often come not from following the planned route, but from those unexpected side...
Jan 94 min read


When Connection Feels Heavy: Finding Balance in Challenging Times
In these December days, as holiday expectations layer upon social tensions and world events weigh heavily on our hearts, many of us feel...
Dec 11, 20245 min read


Illuminating Connections: Lessons from Light
"We speak of the sun's light as 'pouring down on us,' as 'pouring over us' in all directions. Yet it's never poured out. Because it...
Nov 19, 20246 min read


Finding Your Authentic Voice: The Power of Heart-Led Decisions
In my work as a wellbeing coach, I often ask people a seemingly simple question: "What do you want?" The responses I receive tell me so...
Nov 14, 20243 min read


Living in the Vibrant Middle: Embracing Life's Colorful Changes
This morning, as I was waking up and looking outside, I could help but be struck by the beauty unfolding outside. The world was alive...
Oct 14, 20244 min read


Nature's Bounty: Savoring Autumn's Gifts
As the world around us transforms into a canvas of warm hues, autumn invites us to pause and attune ourselves to its unique rhythm. This...
Oct 4, 20245 min read


Nourishing Body and Soul: Autumn's Harvest
As the world around us transforms into a canvas of warm hues, autumn beckons us to pause and attune ourselves to its unique rhythm. This...
Sep 22, 20243 min read


Nature's Bounty: Embracing Late Summer's Harvest
As we transition from the height of summer towards early autumn, nature offers us a bountiful harvest that perfectly embodies the Vibrant...
Sep 12, 20244 min read


Eating in the Vibrant Middle: Balancing Healthy Nourishment with Joyful Indulgence
In our quest for optimal health and wellbeing, we often find ourselves swinging between extremes when it comes to food. One week, we're...
Sep 11, 20246 min read


The Vibrant Middle in Relationships: Finding Balance in Our Connections
In our journey to embrace the Vibrant Middle in all aspects of life, let's turn our attention to a fundamental element of human...
Aug 19, 20244 min read


Mental and Emotional Wellbeing: Finding Balance in the Vibrant Middle
In our fast-paced world, achieving and maintaining mental and emotional wellbeing can often feel like walking a tightrope. We're...
Aug 12, 20243 min read


Introducing the Vibrant Middle: A Balanced Approach to Wellness
In a world of extremes, this month we're exploring a new path to wellness - the 'Vibrant Middle'. This approach isn't about compromise,...
Aug 9, 20242 min read
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