The MyPeacein50 Blog

What it means to grow—not because of what happened, but because of how we carry it forward

There’s a phrase I was introduced to years ago, both professionally and personally, that I’ve come back to a...

When “just so” becomes too much—and how to loosen its grip

Recently, I spent some time with my aunt, and she told a story about me that I’ve heard before—but this time, it landed differently.

I was ...

What it means to thaw the nervous system—and reclaim motion when your body goes still

There’s a moment that happens to me in acute crisis that I don’t talk about often. From the outside, it looks lik...

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...