By Samantha McKenzie “Truth never damages a cause that is just.” ― Mahatma Gandhi Dear Aunties, We love you. But we were counting on you to tell us the truth. We knew our mothers wouldn’t and oftentimes grandma thought she shouldn’t, but you, you had a different role to play. We needed you to tell…

By Dawn Onley Have you ever noticed how loud kids are? It’s funny, even when they “whisper,” they are loud. They are bursting with energy and joy, excited to tell us whatever it is they want to tell us and despite our pleas, they just won’t allow this good news to be bottled up and…

By Samantha McKenzie Have you ever felt it? The nudge. It’s a thumping feeling inside of you that’s telling you that you have something else to do. It’s a nudge and it’s strange to explain, but you know it when it happens because it won’t let you loose. Sometimes it feels like a palm pressing…

By Samantha McKenzie On the drive back from my daughter’s high school orientation, we talked about her goals for 9th grade, her new schedule, the host of clubs and activities available, and her fears. She had every right to be a little apprehensive. Her class is made up of 700+ wide-eyed freshmen, in a school…

By Dawn Onley If you have stress in your life, there’s a good chance you’re not saying “no” enough. These wise words come from Joyce Meyer, the dynamic preacher and speaker, whose book entitled “Overload” deals with the impact of stress, and more importantly, what we can do about it. At a conference a few years…

By Samantha McKenzie “Each morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most.”  Buddha Life is complicated, but today, let’s really try to make it simple. Cut out a few things this weekend and replace it with all of the good things that benefit you and your body. Say no to soda, drive…

By Dawn Onley The energy we put out into the universe has a way of coming back to us — like a boomerang. It’s how people come to learn us. Think about one of your dear friends. Say his or her name. What popped into your head just now? Probably a physical image of your…

By Samantha McKenzie Have you ever been told that you’re too strong or that it’s hard for people to help you because you act like you have it all together or like you don’t need anyone? Have you ever felt like you’re not enough or that if you were just a little smarter, or richer,…

Today, we run a featured blog post by Karen Hall, a licensed psychotherapist who has a private practice in Maryland. She raises a great point about the hostile political climate in America over the past several years. It made me think. Like the best posts, it was reflective and introspective and I saw myself in…

This phrase, originated from Horace’s book Ores, means seize, enjoy and make use of the day.  The sage advice, offered by Siduri to Gilgamesh, is followed by “quam minimum credula postero,” which translates into “put little trust in tomorrow.” This ancient wisdom inspires us to make good use of the time we have now and use every bit…