Or filter the truth for others “to protect their feelings” — When we alter the truth to protect our loved ones and their feelings, we are actually deciding what they can and cannot handle. We think we know better what version of reality others should see, that we even know better than God/all-knowing consciousness/the universe/etc. I have a habit of taking…

And why it was important to let that go — I remember how it happened. I must have been about four years old. Mom and I were sitting on her bed. She was sad and wasn’t looking at me. When she was sad she didn’t smile as much. I wanted her to smile at me. I knew that if I…

And why it became my favorite self-help tool of all times — Who would have thought that seeing the Horsetail Fire Fall in Yosemite could be stressful? Yes, the fire fall happens only a few days a year if there is enough water and if there are no clouds. Yes, we chose a Saturday on a three-day weekend to see it. …

And help us better connect with each other? — “Living life with an open heart is not just less damaging than having to defend it, it is, ironically, the very state in which nothing and no one can hurt you.” — Shai Tubali I had a curious dream the other night. In my dream I was talking to Elon…

A different approach to career mapping — One of the most popular interview questions is “where do you see yourself in five years?”. The way most candidates respond is often something like “I want to be a manager/director/VP/CEO” or “I want to start a business” or “I want to be a successful writer”. Then five years go…

I don’t know you, I only know my story of you — The story of me I can say I have a solid idea of who I am as a person. I’m the one who’s been living in this five-foot-seven, 36-year-old, only-slightly-too-pale body. And if I were to describe myself, I’d say — quiet, even-tempered most of the time, shy, optimistic, caring, empathetic, stubborn, decisive to…

And you are not responsible for mine. — I remember wanting to be a good girl when I was little. I wanted to be a good girl, because I knew that being good would make people around me happy. And if, in turn, they were happy, they’d be able to share more of their love with me. I…

How I fulfilled my Mayan shaman’s prophecy in Sedona — I’ve long felt an urge to visit the red rocks of Arizona without knowing too much about them. I knew that I’d vibe with the serenity of Sedona but, until recently, we always prioritized other destinations for our travels. …