The MyPeacein50 Blog

It’s November. The time of year when pumpkins get replaced with turkeys, and inboxes fill with reminders about the power of gratitude. We’re told it boosts our mood. That it’s a scientifically backed ...

Last week, I wrote about what it means to hold your north — to stay anchored in purpose in a world that often feels loud, reactive, and divided. We explored how tuning into our values, and not just th...

I’ll be honest: I’ve been wrestling with purpose lately. Some mornings I wake up and feel clear about what matters. Other mornings, I scroll the news, see the latest outrage or another policy fight, a...

Let’s get one thing straight: for a long time I didn’t think much about “self-respect,” and when I did, it sounded abstract—like something you develop in a philosophy class or earn by achieving Big Th...

Last week, we talked about dance as movement of the soul. Needless to say, that definitely took me out of my comfort zone. This week is similar yet, different, as we talk about art. Let’s get one thin...

Last week, we eased into our second ARC “Flow” as we talked about journaling as a way to connect with our soul. This week, things will get a little bit more intense as we talk about dancing.

Despite ...

This week, we are starting our “Flow” Arc, focused on emotional expression. We’re easing into it today as we talk about one of my favorite (but lost) practices – journaling.

When I was a teenager, I ...

I woke up this morning and did what I’ve done most mornings for years: reached for my phone. But it wasn’t there. A few months ago, I stopped sleeping with my phone on the nightstand. I bought a simpl...

Last week, in Mindful Morning Practice, we explored the power of beginning our days with presence instead of pressure — especially by creating space before inviting in the noise of the world.

This we...

 Mornings and I have had a complicated relationship.

For years, I’ve heard about the magic of morning routines — how the most successful people wake up before dawn, drink lemon water, journal for 30 ...

Stillness in Motion

Last week in our #MyPeacein50 series, we explored how our bodies don’t just store trauma — they store safety, too. We revisited the simple truth that peace leaves a mark. And when...

Last week, in our #MyPeacein50 series, we explored how stretching — literal and metaphorical — can help us gently reclaim a sense of worthiness. We gave our bodies permission to move, open, soften, an...