“You’re so calm.” “You’re the most chill person I know.” “Your vibe is so California—easy, breezy. How do you stay like that?” I’ve been asked these questions many times over the years, but especially in the past year or so. And truth be told, I’m not always calm, cool, and collected. After all, we do live in New Jersey—and this state requires us to have an edge at times. But notice those key words: at times. Most of the time, in my experience, an edge isn’t needed. For me, l

If I could choose the Merriam-Webster Word of the Year, mine would be discern . In an age where so much information — and misinformation — is at our fingertips, the ability to discern what makes sense and what does not is a skill worth cultivating and instilling in our youth. However, discernment becomes far more challenging when the information presented is new and we lack foundational knowledge on the subject. Acupuncture is a perfect example of this. Incorrect locations of

The only constant is change ~  Heraclitus. This is one of my favorite quotes. Being that I try to spend as much time outside as possible, I see changes in nature constantly. I even look for them - the buds on the trees in the spring, the movement of the clouds in summer, the active squirrels gathering nuts in the fall, the snow melting in the winter. To me, these things continuously fascinate me. After being away from home for a week's vacation, or even a few days, I notice s

I'm excited to share that recently I completed my Advanced Level 1 certification in sound healing from the International Academy of Sound...