First we dream of the destination, then we seek opportunities that will take us there. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology...

When we feel anxiety in this competitive world, we should pause to remember the multitudes of miracles that brought us to this very...

Winter Solstice is the perfect day to appreciate season changes. We choose to consciously shift from the release of Autumn and spend the...

There is something very beautiful about standing in recognition of our failings and lost dreams. Today is a perfect day to honor those...

This looks like a moment from The Stain - a woman stranded on the road somewhere in Russia feeling philosophical about life. Perhaps she...

The approach to the longest night of the year in the North can be very challenging. We may feel weighed down by memories of what we've...

Sometimes being a giant hunk of stubborn stone is exactly the medicine we need. This usually happens when we've gotten off track with our...

'Shouting into the void' in popular culture means no one cares. No one is listening. Ah, but perhaps the void grants the wish of people...

Experience is a teacher that shows us different sides of ourselves, but it doesn't change the fact that we are cosmic adventurers...

When life gets hard, it is because we are being challenged to let go of whatever we had, were, or thought we needed. Calm acceptance of a...

Sometimes we feel disappointed in a relationship and wonder how the other person "tricked" us into believing they were perfect. The...

Every new beginning needs hope. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth #mindfulness #hope...

Seeking self-worth in attention or praise from others is an addiction that can veer us far from our goals. True worth aligns with our...

Today's challenge is to find the least inspiring pair of pants in your wardrobe, call them your "cranky pants," and either toss them in...

The next time you find yourself out in the rain, pause and notice the sound of water falling from the sky. Take it in deeply and...

In the Russian language, the word for "Friend," Друг (droog), is the heart of the word "Other," Другой (droogoy). Within the Other is...

Whether it's new furniture, a career or loving relationship, creating space is the best way to invite what we desire into our lives. The...

Humans are just wires with dormant potential until we feel the power flow through us. Ask: Which switch should I flip today?...

Ask: What have I always wanted to do but it never seemed like the "right" time? Perhaps the time is right now. #ReadTheStain #writer...

Longer nights and colder days invite us to rest, relax and grow. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology #spirituality...