5 Ways to Feel Connected to Our True Essence at All Times
After spending two weeks in noisy and loud Rome, I decided to take a break from the hassle of the big city and travel to the countryside...
Channeling the Aloha Spirit: 5 Ways to Lead a Sunnier Life
Hawaii is consistently rated as the happiest state in the nation. Residents of the Aloha State rank the highest in terms of physical and...
Mornings to Moor Us: The Importance of Centering Practices
Creativity. Well-being. Happiness. Spiritual wholeness. Peace. We all strive to attain these, but how do we go about achieving them?...
The Resilience We Find in Taking Risks
My mother was the queen of audacity. A compulsive risk taker, she was often in trouble—with her family, with her friends, with her...
Home for the Holidays: Finding Happiness Wherever We Go
Facing an empty nest evokes a flood of unwanted emotions. Uncertainty. Loneliness. Boredom. Fear, despondency, and, at times,...
Happiness or Contentment? Let’s find out!
As a transpersonal life and career coach, I deal with a number of clients with varying needs, from lapses in self-confidence and...
Finding Peace in Chaos: Three Key Benefits of Meditation
It’s natural to feel overwhelmed, and far too easy to slip into the frenzy that’s so prevalent in our society. The world moves at a...
How to Maintain Your Handle on Community in an Increasingly Modern World
Growing up in the 60s in a small, provincial town in Northern Italy, I had no reason to seek out and define the concept of community. It...
Approaching Disagreements with Dignity: Further Tips on How to Handle Arguments
I’m a big believer in the old adage that everyone tries their best. In turn, I try to do my best to always be kind to everyone. After...
Why emotions are reflected in the foods we cook
Like Water for Chocolate has stayed with me since I first saw it in the early 90s. This dramatic, engrossing film follows Tita, a woman...