As the holiday season ramps up, the world around us encourages more—more shopping, more stuff, more hustle. But what if true joy comes from less? Choosing less isn’t about deprivation; it’s about making space for what truly matters. Making Space for What Matters Recently, I dropped my son off at work—he’s at Vineyard Vines in a busy outlet mall—and was struck by the sheer number of people crowding the stores. Parking lots were overflowing, police were directing traffic, and p

There’s a special kind of magic in the early morning. When the world is still, the sky painted with soft pinks and golds, and the only sound is the quiet hum of possibility. I find myself drawn to the sunrise—not just for the beauty, but for the sense of renewal it brings. It’s become my sacred time for yoga, a daily ritual that grounds me as life keeps shifting around me. Majestic Sunrise over the Ocean at Sivananda Ashram For years, I’ve been chasing the sunrise. Always loo

Yoga is frequently praised—and, regrettably, often recognized solely—for its physical advantages: flexibility, strength, balance, and vitality. However, these represent just one aspect of the many benefits yoga provides. Many of us have experienced deeper gifts of yoga, those that unfold quietly beneath the surface every time we step onto our mats. These benefits often appear unexpectedly and may go unnoticed until we start to observe the transformations in our own lives. The

The Wisdom of the Winter Months With the arrival of January and the beginning of a new year, there is often a pressure to establish ambitious New Year's resolutions. Personally, I always felt compelled to set goals and kick off the year with vigor! However, could it be that this isn't the best time for such commitments? Numerous cultures and communities view winter as a period for rest, deceleration, and rejuvenation—a time to embrace mindfulness and self-love. The Wisdom of

I wasn't certain how to tackle this subject, especially during this time of year. But felt it was necessary to talk about as we embark on the season when we're all expected to be loving, generous, peaceful, giving, and embody any other sentiments the holidays are meant to inspire. I guess in many ways, addressing the subject of healing invisible wounds requires us to be giving, generous, and to come from a place of love and peace. It's crucial that we see ourselves as expert

As the days grow shorter and temperatures drops, many of us begin to feel the weight of winter. For me, this time of year has always been a struggle, specially since moving back to Maryland from sunny South Beach, FL. The short days, lack of sunlight, the oppressive cold, and the seemingly never-ending gray skies creep in and bring with them the familiar fog of seasonal depression. Over the years, I’ve slowly learned how to manage these feelings and keep myself moving forward

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Over a decade ago, I was the young mom of a 10 year old, a 7 year old and 2 year old. One day, out of nowhere my 7 year old asked me if what he was eating was “pluck-pluck chicken or… what?” I found myself confused by the question and quickly responded - “yes mi lindo, it’s chicken nuggets.” “Like the ones that have feet and feathers and a heart?” he asked *gulp* I hesitated for a moment. “yep... just like that.” He then proceeded to ask me “why do we eat chickens?” and “wh