Hey Reader, Let’s talk about safety. I recently watched a psychology video on compatibility, and the part about safety really stuck with me. I spent most of my life not feeling safe in my body. I understand why now. If you grew up in a dysfunctional environment, you internalized that being authentic wasn’t enough. You had to play roles to receive the support you needed from caretakers. As adults, these coping skills aren’t helpful. We can take care of ourselves, be ourselves, and immerse in...

Hello Reader! “Slow is smooth. Smooth is fast,” — a contact improv and dance teacher. Lately, I’ve been doing partner dance and contact improv classes again. I’ve been thinking about how to embrace my chaos without feeling swept away. “In the chaos rhythm, let yourself be uncontrolled without being out of control,” — a five-rhythms dance instructor. We all feel the pressure to go “fast" in our daily lives. That’s capitalism and grind culture messaging, urging us to prove our value with more...

Hello Reader! I’m so glad you’re here. Are you feeling the summer energy as strongly as I am? It’s an exciting season, and so much is happening. With all the motion, recharging your energy matters so much. At my “Rest is Resistance” chill yoga class last Friday, Emily read a passage about fueling yourself. It’s a bit like driving a car and filling the gas tank. Some people always fill up before getting close to empty. Some stretch the miles when the "empty" sign flickers on. Some people carry...