Volunteering reduces stress and fights depression and isolation within us. It ignites our soulfire to warm our communities and often overlooked: ourselves.
Travel writing doesn't have to be a stiff account of a monied Victorian's thirst to "engage the Other." We share a roundup of readings for the worldly wanderer.
There's a famous saying: For Carnival the world goes to Rio, but those in Rio go to Recife. Recife Carnival is a breed all its own. Get a glimpse of Recife Carnival and the magic of it's music: Frevo.
"Nailed it," said God, probably, on my behalf.
It's not a spoiler because if I can write about it, I obviously survived this journey that should have killed my lethargy-ridden self.
Beauty is a state of mind that expresses itself in our actions and appearance. The better we nourish and take care of ourselves, the more radiant we become.
Peace is much sturdier than fleeting moments of euphoria because it doesn’t require you to be giddy and happy all the time–it allows you the space to be complex and whole.
You set up in your new space. You acknowledge how far you've come. You caption your photo #MadeIt..... So why does it feel like they know you're a fake and it's all gonna vanish any minute now?
A breather and a smile, no matter who initiates it, resets the entire situation and restores us all to our common humanity: The part that wants to connect with everyone.
October 2018
The Sunday Promise?
The promise that you'll let creativity, adventure and self-love flow and take form. The promise that you'll vibe higher.