When you look inside, what do you see?
When you look inside, what do you see? In so many ways, throughout years of personal discovery, I have reclaimed a greater sense of sovereignty, strength, and resilience. But recently I went through a series of traumatic events that shook me to my core and left me questioning everything I thought I knew about myself. […]
Performative wellness, self-commodification, and the new paradigm
Performative wellness, self-commodification, and the new paradigm Living in LA, as in most places in this country, the struggle to accept our own bodies is real. Our culture tells us our status and desirability are dictated by how we measure up to a conventional standard of attractiveness: some ideal of how bodies are supposed to […]
What is indestructible in us
What is indestructible in us “Only to the extent that we expose ourselves over and over to annihilation can that which is indestructible in us be found.” — Pema Chödrön Self-transcendence is the art of radical responsibility: assuming ultimate ownership of our experience regardless of what our external lives may hold. This is no small […]
Creating a Life of Meaning, Magic, and Purpose
Put down the weight of your aloneness and ease into the conversation. The kettle is singing even as it pours you a drink, the cooking pots have left their arrogant aloofness and seen the good in you at last. All the birds and creatures of the world are unutterably themselves. Everything is waiting for you. -David Whyte […]
Quiet the Mind to Find Inner Peace and Happiness: A Path to Cultivating Personal Development and Self Improvement
Becoming More Intelligent To Reach Success Learning how to quiet an overactive mind takes time and effort, but a quieter mind can lead to greater personal development and self-improvement. A quiet mind can also serve as a natural cure for insomnia. Here learn more about why to seek a quieter mind, three ways to work […]
Why It Is So Important To Become More Intelligent To Reach Success
Becoming More Intelligent To Reach Success Intelligence is the great helper to reach success. Becoming successful in life is perhaps one of the biggest dreams anyone can have. People of all ages and professions dream about founding their own company, getting a high-paying position at a respected firm, or becoming successful in some other way. […]
How to Come Out of the Comparison Trap
The Comparison Trap “Comparison is the most poisonous element in the human heart because it destroys ingenuity and it robs peace and joy.” -Euginia Herlihy Comparing yourself to others is a prevalent social behavior in human beings. However, if it becomes a habit, it can be harmful. Making comparisons can be helpful when buying a […]
Yoga for Children and Young People’s Mental Health and Well-Being
Yoga for Children and Young People Over the past few years, yoga has become more popular and available to all people, including children and young people. It has been shown to help them with their mental health and their well-being. The practice of yoga is one that has been cultivated, changed, and perfected over the […]
Cognitive Processing Therapy: How It Works, Cost, & What to Expect
Check out our team member Iliana Chavez featured in this Choosing Therapy article about Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) – how it works and what to expect!
How to Believe in Yourself and Start a New Life
Believe in Yourself and Start a New Life Sadly, many people believe that they cannot make any changes in their lives. But, in reality, you can! When something knocks you down, it’s hard to remain optimistic. Some things happen in life that leads you to stop believing in yourself and mess up your life. In […]