elephant Los Angeles

08/04/2024

My grandma. Anyone recognize the famous lady on the left?

22/03/2024

“we can’t avoid humanness
we can’t buy healing for $9.95
and it’s not real to be sparkly
and emotionally regulated at all times.”

we can do all the right things get up early, exercise, drink water but not every day is wrapped up neatly or nicely some days are hard and tender because we

06/03/2024

"Now I have an opportunity to find grace in our journey forward while surrendering completely to the universe. This has been one of the most terrifying ideas I have ever had to face. As a recovering codependent person with control issues, letting go of the wheel has never been an option."

The last few months I have been filling my life with intent and purpose to forgive myself and my partner for our mistakes and surrender to our love and the universe unconditionally.

04/03/2024

The need to get grounded amidst the turbulent times we live has never been greater:

It is possible to get—and remain—grounded even in the midst of the turbulent times we live in. It just takes a few small practices to powerfully start your journey toward

04/03/2024

"1. Become a body whisperer: ditch the clock-watching and listen to your hunger and fullness cues. Don't eat mindlessly or restrict yourself unnecessarily. Your body is your best guide."

I've lost track of how many times I've been at the receiving end of shock and unsolicited advice (more like reprimand) by possibly well-meaning, nevertheless unhelpful relatives

02/03/2024

"After meditating over this many hours, I came to the conclusion that for some of us (like me), true femininity comes from a deep connection with ourselves."

As a teen, I used to be a tomboy. I had a phase when I did soccer and dressed like a boy. I hid the first signs of my sprouting femininity under baggy pants and oversized

23/02/2024

Imagine if that's how concert ticket sales worked—on an ethical scale that actually rewarded listeners and huge fans:

I always thought of myself as a low-key Swiftie because though I love and admired Taylor's ever-evolving catalog, I simply do not have time, as a single woman, to be an

21/02/2024

"As we continue to navigate the complexities of life, embracing gratitude can serve as a powerful tool to cultivate a more positive and resilient mindset."

We've delved into studies and grown to understand the numerous advantages of practicing gratitude. Now more than ever, functional medicine doctors emphasize

20/02/2024

“You wake up and no, you won’t look at your phone straight away. Breakfast first, maybe even a bit of yoga, meditation, or journaling. Pretending you don’t care that much, just in case the universe is watching. The longer you wait, the more you hope for that little flame in your heart to light up when you read his/her message. After all, you agreed to go to that new restaurant soon and have a chat. Except it’s been one week since you last wrote, and you’re still waiting for an answer.”

Waiting is indeed a developmental trauma response. It hurts so much because while you wait, you make the silence mean terrible things about you and end up feeling defeated and as if you don’t belong.

19/02/2024

Some challenges that you might face:

Forget travel brochures and cheesy airport montages—the reality of globetrotting with Type 1 Diabetes is an adventure in itself. At 17, I have already lived with Type 1

14/02/2024

"So what if we start changing our definition of what beauty is?"

There have been so many standards imposed on what beauty is—and most of them have been set by men and a patriarchal society—that women also unknowingly

12/02/2024

"I’m here for a retreat, and I’ve been told to write a letter to myself from the future, and I have been given 20 minutes to do it. I’m surprised at what comes out, and how quickly. As I write the last sentence, I’m aware that this letter is not just for me. It is for you, the one who is worried it's already too late and the world is already too far gone."

I’m sitting on the body of an enormous fallen oak tree, in a field a half hour northeast of Louisville, Kentucky. It’s autumn, and cool. The rain has stopped.

07/02/2024

"I bet even Jesus of Nazareth and Gautama Buddha had times when they just wanted to curl up in bed with a teddy bear and cry. And no doubt Mister Rogers also suffered days when he wished his neighbors would go stuff it."

As we used to say in the spiritual community I once lived in, it’s the energy. The definition of this might sound fuzzy, but it’s the overall vibe of the day.

06/02/2024

"When we’re faced with challenges in life, we always have a choice. We can choose to let it completely derail us and we can let ourselves feel like powerless victims. Or, we can face the shadow and the darkness head-on."

My guide held our phones as flashlights as dozens of bats flew overhead, their nearly silent existence given away by the soft graceful fluttering sounds of their wings.

04/02/2024

“While we deconstruct old models, there’s one aspect of diversity and inclusivity that is rarely addressed: The one within us, and it has a cost, even more so for women.”

This is your reality now, and this is totally okay. This is what diversity is; we are all different; we don’t have the same needs at the same time.

03/02/2024

"My biggest passion is gardening. It brings me peace, satisfaction, luxury, beauty, and comfort all at once."

I have had enough of coaching! At one point, I felt that it was my lifelong passion—my calling—but after coaching many clients for only a few years, I realized I am over people.

01/02/2024

"I can see the fruits of all my hard labor and know that the energy I put into these beautiful gardens, seeds, plants, vegetables, and herbs will be worth it. That energy produces something magical, even if only temporarily. It is tangible."

I have had enough of coaching! At one point, I felt that it was my lifelong passion—my calling—but after coaching many clients for only a few years, I realized I am over people.

30/01/2024

"I'm that girl who despite the crippling pain her heart has endured chose to believe that there was still hope, that there was still beauty and magic to be found in the world."

Let me be vulnerable and let you in on some personal truths. Yes, I'm that girl who can walk into a room and fill it with such a bright light of happiness it has the potential

29/01/2024

"I make my routine work for myself and the planet because as a global community, we have many environmental issues on our hands. In my opinion, the most pressing ones are single-use items, abundant plastic waste, and unsustainable transportation."

In the summer, when it is hot and I need a cold beverage, I always stop at my favorite coffee shop on Pearl, with my water bottle in hand. After ordering an iced

26/01/2024

Such good tips!

In the summer, when it is hot and I need a cold beverage, I always stop at my favorite coffee shop on Pearl, with my water bottle in hand. After ordering an iced

25/01/2024

"Triggered by obvious
When I am lied to and manipulated by people I thought I could trust, feeling like a fool"

A running argument in my almost 20-year-old marriage—one that neither of us will ever win—is which one of us is the worse stealer of the covers. There have been times when

24/01/2024

“It is perfectly normal and human to have days when we feel frustrated, overwhelmed, and even hopeless. Allowing ourselves to experience and express these emotions is not a sign of defeat, weakness, or pessimism.”

It is important to remember that every survivor’s experience is unique, and reaching acceptance and positivity is a deeply personal walk.

22/01/2024

If this presence had a voice, this is perhaps what it would tell us:

Last Spring of 2023, I was going through a particularly tumultuous epoch on my so-called spiritual path to awakening consciousness. Clouded by the thick fog of my grief

13/01/2024

Bad loss, but...wow.

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07/01/2024

Micro-rejections are subtle moments of abandonment. They’re not intentional, but their impact is big. Some examples include:

Since we live in the same space and see each other almost every day, it might be difficult to see our partner with new eyes.

03/01/2024

"Live your life with gratitude because there is always something to be grateful for."

On New Year’s Eve, I like to reflect upon what the year has taught me. Life is filled with ups and downs, trials and tribulations, and moments of enormous joy that bring much happiness.

02/01/2024

Here are five reasons why we get stuck instead of choosing to shift when we are triggered:

It can take a long time to fully own our reality and actually see how we are creating our experiences. All we can do is our best and seek each time to understand a bit more.

27/12/2023

10 songs that can help us honor what we’ve been through this year and welcome whatever comes next:

I don't know if it's the melody or the words or the fact that it's a New Year's Eve tradition, but something about that song always makes me emotional.

25/12/2023

How we can create meaning and significance in our lives:

I held the wooden statue in my hands, the smooth contours and simple lines etched deeply to carve an enigmatic expression on its face: a straight line for a mouth and eyes wide and round.