The MyPeacein50 Blog

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...

Last week in our #MyPeacein50 rhythm, we talked about the power of gentle movement to disrupt harsh self-talk — to create space between the inner critic and your truest self. We explored how movement,...

Last week, we talked about reclaiming your breath — about how something as simple and innate as breathing can become a powerful anchor when life feels like too much. But what happens when that breath ...

Last week, I wrote about grounding as a way back into the body — how sensory tools and breath can help regulate our nervous systems and restore presence. I thought I’d tucked that lesson away for futu...