Mindful Art & Wellness

11/12/2025

A difficult decision might require more rest, rather than more research.

11/06/2025

You deserve good things, healthy relationships, a balanced life. You do not have to lean into relationships that do not give you life, you don’t have to repair all things broken, you don’t have to martyr yourself to find you’re worth - you won’t find it there anyway.

11/04/2025

It is possible that the most boring and mundane aspects of your day can bring you so much life, if you nurture them.

10/31/2025

10/23/2025

The belief is often brought to my attention that “therapy is supposed to make you feel good.” Sometimes. Therapy can be hard work, taking small action for change or facing the things we avoid. Untangling a mass of thought and emotion is not happy comfortable work. But the result, which may come after one session or years of sessions, is very freeing.
We have to go through the hard to get to the good.

10/20/2025

It’s possible to get so stuck focusing on what we lack, that we miss opportunities that seem beyond our reach. Step up boldly, lift up your head, and prove to yourself you can reach farther than you believed.

10/14/2025

Planting good seeds is not a guarantee of good growth, but the only way to get good growth is to plant good seeds.

09/30/2025

Sometimes you just need to remind yourself of who you are, and hold on tenderly.

09/25/2025

Living in a world with access to endless information and potential opportunities, it is far too easy to get distracted or overwhelmed. It is therefore increasingly important to curate and stay diligent, while intentionally leaving room for exploration and play.

09/24/2025

What might you need to release today?

09/23/2025

Ingrid Clayton, PhD’s new book on Fawning is out now, and it’s a good one.

09/18/2025

When the journey gets heavy, it’s ok to take a break from people. It’s ok to not do the dishes. It’s ok to take an extra nap.
It’s good to listen to your system and have compassion for what it needs, even if this looks very different than what’s familiar.