THE KNOW-IT-ALL PARADOX

THE KNOW-IT-ALL PARADOX

There is one crucial thing I’ve learned about personal and professional development in my nearly five years in the field. That is the importance of not cheaping out on myself. As a lifelong overachiever I like to be my best at most things I endeavor to do. It...
SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE

SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE

A version of this article originally appeared at thefaithfulacademic.com Ever since I was a little girl I’ve been focused on academics, fitness and being a good Christian. That was how mind, body and spirit manifested in my life. It wasn’t until I found myself to be a...
YOGA FOR LIFE

YOGA FOR LIFE

I enjoy gaining daily insight and knowledge. Years of formal education, fitness training and Bible study have allowed me to stretch my intellectual, physical and spiritual boundaries. However, nothing challenges all of them at the same time for me as much Bikram yoga....
RITUALS

RITUALS

The current religious season of Easter and Passover has me thinking about how rituals get a bad rap.  By definition, a ritual is an act or series of acts that is done regularly and in a precise manner. Some people hate rituals because they feel they rob life of...
MINDFUL MOVEMENT

MINDFUL MOVEMENT

Many people tell me they “hate” some form of exercise that they perform regularly.  My confusion is why anyone opts to do something they detest on a regular basis.  There are so many things in the world that we are compelled to do, I am not a fan of using my...
WHY NO LOVE FOR WALKING?

WHY NO LOVE FOR WALKING?

When a person is about a year old all anybody wants to talk about is if he or she is walking.  After that, walking tends to lose its glamour. I’m here to advocate for walking as a legitimate part of everyone’s wellness regimen.  Walking 30 minutes a day for 5 days a...