Our society has been built on transforming Nature into the trash. — The baby boomers created a demand for bigger houses. This shift in preferences required more building material and more stuff to fill each nook and cranny of the oversized dwellings. People were led to believe that these superfluous goods would “make their houses a home.” This also meant more maintenance…

COVID-19 slowed us down, but what have we learned? The virus gave us time to think, but what are we thinking? Most of us have had grave concerns, such as whether we can hug someone, share the same plate of food, or feel safe going to a café or the…

I’d choose soiled and dirty over bruised and bloody, any day. Pine Hill Road in Closter, New Jersey, was where I lived until I was seventeen. During my early years, it was like living in the country, complete with a hardwood forest across the street where I played with my older brother and my friends. We would build elaborate forts from…

Most of us feel empathy, but what does it mean to be an empath? An empath focuses on another’s emotions and can embrace that person’s perspective. They play an essential role in bridging gaps in relationships and bringing people together. We all feel empathy on some level, whether it be…

You’ve probably heard at some point in your life that being mindful is an essential part of a healthy and happy life. But you may be wondering just why this is. And this is because being mindful has the power to change many different aspects of your life. Mindfulness Helps…

Paradoxically trusting the Universe is the first step in trusting yourself. When it comes to trust, you must let go of the idea that you can control everything. The only thing you can truly control is how you feel, think, and behave in the world. Relying on our instincts, 🙌…

These days, many people are unhappy, but that does not have to be the case. In this short article, I offer you some happiness SOULutions. I love writing these blogs and sharing magnificent places in Nature. This makes me SO happy. …

Lately, I have run into lots of people in a rut. Some are incredibly talented artists, musicians, and chefs, but they seem to have lost their mojo. I also noticed last year that I had to work harder with clients to keep their juices flowing. …

Having a shell to retreat to is wonderful as long as you don’t stay there to long. Sadly I found this nest after a powerful wind storm with eggs shattered. Our nests are only so strong. …