What Self-Love Really Means, What It Doesn’t, and Why It Matters

Self-love is often misunderstood as simply indulging oneself, such as enjoying a luxurious spa day or dining at an expensive restaurant. In fact, when I was younger, that’s exactly what I thought self-love was about—treating myself to pleasant experiences. However, genuine self-love is far deeper and more meaningful. It involves treating yourself with kindness, respect, and compassion, acknowledging your own worth and taking proactive steps to care for your mental, emotional, and physical health.

You Didn’t Come Here to Fix Yourself: The Case for Living, Not Just “Working on Yourself”

Each morning, as I brush my teeth and prepare for the day, I often listen to the soulful wisdom of Panache Desai. This morning, something he said struck a deep chord: “You didn’t come here to work on yourself endlessly. You came here to live.”

Observing Without Judging: A Path to True Wisdom in a Divided World

In today’s world, it can feel almost impossible to stay calm and kind. Every time you scroll through social media, watch the news, or even talk to friends, it seems like people are arguing, taking sides, and labeling each other.

Breaking Free: How to Recognize and Change Your Limiting Beliefs

Have you ever felt like something inside you is holding you back — even when you really want to succeed? You’re not imagining it. That “something” could be limiting beliefs.

We Don’t Attract What We Want — We Attract What We Are

Have you ever wanted something really badly — a great friendship, a winning game, or a cool opportunity — and wondered why it didn’t happen?

Why True Growth Begins Beneath the Surface

Just as a tree cannot grow without first developing strong roots beneath the soil, your physical and mental well-being must be nurtured in the unseen places of your life.

Red Light Therapy is a Green Light for Sleep!

Perhaps you have tried it all - a hot bath, meditation, no screentime, a magnesium drink - and you still struggle with falling asleep and staying asleep. It may be time to consider the use of red light therapy

Here’s Why You Need to Know About the Pineal Gland

You likely know what melatonin is or have at least seen melatonin supplements at your local drug or health food store. But you probably have not thought about the gland in your body that secretes melatonin - the pineal gland.

How the “Camps” You Choose In Life May Impact Cognitive & Mental Health

I also like to think of life, particularly as we age, as also being a group of camps we all have free will to join. For example, there is the camp of middle-aged people who resent and fear getting older. Let’s call them “Camp Fear.” On the other side of the coin, there is the group of middle-aged people who see aging as a privilege and are grateful for what is to come as they get wiser and more true to themselves. Let’s call them “Camp Gratitude.”

Why You Should Always Address Injuries Before Going to Chiropractor

Recently, a 29-year-old woman died after getting her neck adjusted by a chiropractor. Reportedly, she first injured her neck while working out. What happened?

Happy Hour Isn’t So Happy Anymore. U.S. Surgeon General Calls for Cancer Warning Labels on Alcohol Products

If you pick up a pack of cigarettes, you cannot miss the label on the pack that clearly warns that the use of this product might cause cancer. What if the same were true if you picked up a bottle of wine or a six-pack of beer? Well, the U.S. surgeon general now wants warning labels on alcohol products.

Life is a Picnic. Be Proactive About The “ANTs”

Think of life as an ongoing picnic. The weather, food and company all play a major role in the quality of the picnic. However, we can be certain that if a bunch of ants show up to the party it’s not a fun time. Those ants in the picnic I referred to are “automatic negative thoughts” or “ANTs.”