I have a confession to make. When I first began to connect with my spirituality, I was convinced that to be “spiritual,” I had to only embrace “love and light.” I didn’t know at the time that I was essentially practicing spiritual bypassing, i.e., using spirituality to avoid or dismiss any complicated feelings I was […]
Earth Star Chakra: What It Is & Why It Matters
You may have seen me talk about chakras on the blog before. Maybe you’ve read some of my other posts about them (on the seven Earth chakras and on meditations for each of the main chakras), or maybe you have no idea what a chakra is! Either way, keep reading to learn about something I’ve […]
I’m Pregnant! How I Really Feel about Motherhood and How I Decided to Go For It
Guess what? I’m pregnant. And although I’m thrilled and this is what I want, I’ve also had terrified moments, and the decision to become a mother was in no way easy for me. Over the years, plenty of people have asked me when I will settle down. I’ve always disliked this phrase and its implied […]
My Experience As a Worldpacker in the Mayan Jungle
Waking up in Playa del Carmen, Mexico to the abrasive sound of a car alarm was the absolute last thing I wanted after spending the last week being gently awoken by the sound of birds chirping and roosters cockadoodledoo-ing. Being back to “reality” in a huge party town reminded me of this country’s stark contrasts […]
Is it Okay to Travel Without My Partner?
Over the years that I’ve been writing this blog, I’ve gotten lots of questions regarding how to navigate relationships when it comes to travel. We’ve explored how to gently tell someone you’d rather travel alone, whether it makes sense to break up to travel, and I asked a group of women in relationships to explain […]