Recession or Nah?!

We are in a recession. We are not in a recession. I do not know what we are in but what we all may safely agree on is: prices are up! Our dollars are stretching as much as it can to cover daily expenses such as food, gas, and overall living expenses. The back and […]

Creativity Needs Silence

A few years ago I felt I needed a break. I wanted to press the pause button on the hustle and bustle of living and working in the Northeast. I planned a two week vacation that began in Brooklyn, New York and ended in London, England. Solo travel has always been intriguing to me (during […]

Intentionality

What do you do when you’re upset? Angry? Sad? Depressed? For me, aside from yelling when angry or sulking when sad, I’ve learned that I am prone to wanting to stay in bed when feeling down. One of the most important things I have learned is intentionality. Luckily for me, the summer is my season […]

What is Free?

In a world where everything cost a lot more than it did this time last year, one must ask: What is still free? Is anything really free? I read an article recently, titled: Feeling Free and Joyful. Do you need freedom to feel joy? Can one have joy without freedom? What exactly is freedom and […]

Essential Oils: Small Drops of Goodness

Lavender. Eucalyptus. Lemongrass. Peppermint. Tea Tree. Orange. Above are my favorite essential oils. I love to have my diffuser on in various parts of my living space. I also like to have a small bottle of lavender in my car or desk at work. Whenever I am feeling overwhelmed or in need of a mental […]