How to Love Anyone.
I initially began to write a piece called, “How to Love a Busy Mother,” but I’ve decided to write this instead. How to Love Anyone. Let’s get to it. First, ask her (or him, but I’m...
Category: Inspirational Pick-Me-Ups
26 Signs of a Creative Soul.
“For me, insanity is super sanity. The normal is psychotic. Normal means lack of imagination, lack of creativity.” ~ Jean Dubuffet There’s a spark that flickers within all of us. Sometimes it burns...
Dads Breastfeeding? How These Images Hope to Change Families. {Video}
“If I could, I would.” A dad’s role in breastfeeding a child can be crucial. Nursing mothers need support and help, especially if there are other children besides the newborn. Research into the father’s...
10 Things Your Happiest Self Wants You to Do Every Day
Your happy to-do list. Yesterday I was such a grump. I told my husband that my body felt like dog poo. All week long my yoga practice had been ho-hum, my runs were inconsistent, and...
10 Things We Should Practice Every Day.
Many worthwhile things in life really do take hard work and practice. Here’s a list of 10 things that, when practiced daily, will serve to make your life healthier and happier. 1. Mindful eating. When...
Stop Reading to Climax.
I’m a huge Harry Potter junkie. Generally speaking, I adore writers who become successful with little or no formal training (cough, cough—read my bio). That said, what I’m not a huge fan of is how our...
Recipe for a Successful Life.
“My recipe for life is not being afraid of myself, afraid of what I think or of my opinions.” ~ Eartha Kitt I just got off the phone with my sister. She witnessed a...
The Healing Power of Tears: 5 Poignant Quotes to Move Us Beyond Regret.
“The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears or the sea.” ~ Isak Dinesen I’m sitting in bed underneath cozy layers of blankets; sheets tucked in around my thighs. Morning light streams in...
50 Things Moms Need to Do for Themselves. ~ Kate Bartolotta & Jennifer White
This collaboration with my dear friend, soul sister and frequent writing partner Kate Bartolotta was first published by elephant journal. When Jennifer and I first started to become friends, our plans to chat were often...
8 Ways to Make Every Day Your Best Without Pretending You’re Happy or Letting Go.
“To stay with a broken heart, with a rumbling stomach, with the feeling of hopelessness and wanting to get revenge—that is the path of true awakening.” ~ Pema Chodron There are some mornings when you...
