My Chaotic Mess When I first began exploring mindfulness, I wasn’t sure what I was looking for. Life had become a series of unfortunate events, each one piling on top of the last, creating an unmanageable weight. From the trauma of an assault that led to a forced abortion to the heartbreak of a four-year relationship that never led to marriage, I felt like I was constantly spiraling. The weight of a marriage that ultimately fell apart, losing custody of my children, struggling with mental health, and battling through health and work-related endurance issues—everything felt overwhelming. During these times, I found myself in need of tools—tools to help me manage, to cope, and to regain some control back. Mindfulness became one of the most invaluable practices I embraced. And through my journey, I discovered several resources that provided tangible relief: therapy, self-help groups, psychotherapy, counseling, and, yes, mindfulness tools. A Personal Journey Through Pain and Healing My pat...
Part 7 of a 10 Part Series Finding Your Inner Peace: The Path to True Contentment Inner peace. We all crave it, but few of us truly understand what it means. Is it about having everything you need and want? Is it waking up every morning and deciding that today will be the best day of your life? Is it about being in complete control of everything happening around you? For the longest time, I believed inner peace was tied to external circumstances—a quiet home, a stable income, harmonious relationships. But the more I chased after these things, the more I realized that true peace doesn’t come from the outside world; it comes from within. What Does Inner Peace Feel Like? To me, inner peace is a feeling of lightness, joy, and calmness. It’s the ability to face challenges without letting them shake you to the core. It’s looking at the world—not with frustration or comparison—but with gratitude and appreciation. It’s knowing that whatever happens today, you will be okay. It’s waking up with ...