I received my first box of stationery somewhere around age five, maybe six. It was a rite of passage masquerading as a Christmas gift, and it closed the chapter on receiving without giving back, on only seeing myself. I remember lifting the top of the navy blue Crane box and peeling back the delicate white tissue paper that cradled a stack of monogrammed cards, printed on thick, ivory stock. It felt deliciously adult to have my own notes that carried my name, my first document of ownership.

write of passage

Sitting. Still. Makes. Me. Anxious.

Unless there’s a fever involved, you will not find me curled up with a book or watching TV. And please don’t ask me to play boardgames. These are the things I cannot do. Perhaps it’s because my profession requires me to sit still, sometimes for hours on end. Or maybe it’s a result of motherhood, when I morphed into a great white shark, destined to a state of perpetual motion. 

surrender to stillness

 something for someone,” my mother said to me, exasperated by my endless deluge of breakup tears. “Getting out of 

 is the only thing that’s going to pull you out of 

!” I was 23 then, and, come to think of it, giving remains my mother’s solution not only to seasons of sadness but to a life well lived. And so I have tried to make it my code---although by no means consistently or gracefully so...

depression detox

Ahhhh, the holidays. A time for family, giving -- and bloat. Marsupial pouch-like bloat. Stare-at-your-tum-and-wonder-what-exactly-is-in-there kind of bloat. Blame it on the days of wine, bleu cheese, and Santa’s boot-shaped cookies. Days that stretch from Thanksgiving to the second week in January, like a kitchen remodeling project that’s gone on waaay too long. This is the dark side of the holidays, chronic indulgence that steals your chance to feel good and be present while giving presents because you’re too busy feeling furious at yourself for abandoning your will power. Again.

the wellness wagon

Hot water immersion is healing. We’re not telling you to abandon your morning shower when it comes to keeping your body clean. However, in terms of self-care, daily bathing is deeply therapeutic on all levels of your being in ways that a shower can’t match. Regular baths help dissolve stress, relax an anxious mind, and soothe aching muscles and joints. But the therapeutic effects of bathing are far from abstract: Hot water immersion for healing is an ancient practice, and the benefits are well documented.

hot water immersion vs showering

It’s understandable if you’re feeling complicated about the holidays this year. Entering the holiday season can feel fraught with stress at the best of times. With 

 tightening down again worldwide, you might not know what to make of a season that traditionally centers around community-based gatherings.

intentional gifting

Starting a meditation practice is, quite literally, a potentially life-altering move. While deceptively simple in execution, meditation has an uncanny power to change your brain for the better, and it can help you deal more effectively with stress. But the benefits of meditation don’t stop there, from 

 to better relationships, science now shows what practitioners have known for centuries: 

 are nothing short of profound. Even better, the more you meditate, the deeper the benefits go.

the benefits of meditation

Self-care is a pretty ubiquitous term these days. While it may bring to mind yoga postures and Instagram-filtered turmeric lattes, 

, at its root, is about preserving good mental health in the face of stress and trauma.

the positive impact

No need to stress about holiday shopping this season. We've made the list of conscious, organic, cruelty-free gifts and checked it twice for you. Here's a roundup of our favorite bath-centric products.

2020 holiday gift guide

There’s no better way to set yourself up for an amazing day than by committing to a morning routine. An empowering morning routine can help you focus your mind, get grounded, shake off sleepiness, and boost your mood. Further, a great morning regimen can provide a sense of stability during uncertain times. A little structure can feel so reassuring. Setting the tone for your day via some targeted 

a morning routine

A winter wellness routine is your best defense against cabin fever this season. While winter may seem cozy at first, day after day spent indoors can get old fast. An easy-to-follow winter wellness routine is an essential indoor activity to spice up your self-care ritual.

winter wellness: hygge

Self-care isn’t selfish. A regular self-care practice that boosts your well-being means you have more to give where it matters most. No matter how jammed your daily to-do list is, shoring up your health is a must. Current times show that now more than ever, taking care of your health is essential. In whatever ways you can manage, make sure to make time for you each day and nurture your body and mind.

Beyond the Body

write of passage

surrender to stillness

depression detox

the wellness wagon

hot water immersion vs showering

intentional gifting

the benefits of meditation

the positive impact

2020 holiday gift guide

a morning routine

winter wellness: hygge

immunity-boosting ideas

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