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Here in the Northeast, when the leaves fall, the trees don’t disappear — they reveal themselves. Branches that were once hidden come into view. The shape of the tree becomes clearer. And sometimes, tucked into that revealed structure, you notice things that were always there: nests, knots, places of shelter and activity, built and held long before you could see them. These hidden supports are often blanketed in snow, making them even more visible in winter. This season does t

“By reflection, I can project…”  — Henri Nouwen Just last week, many of us were still enjoying Thanksgiving leftovers and settling into a slower weekend. And now, suddenly, we’re turning toward the next stretch of holidays—Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Year’s—coming quickly around the corner. Before we rush ahead, this is a good moment to pause.  To reflect with compassion. To notice what last week’s holiday stirred up in your body, your energy, and your relationships. Holiday

I recently came across research suggesting that negativity can actually shorten your lifespan.  That idea stopped me in my tracks. So I went digging — and sure enough, there’s growing evidence that optimism and positive thinking are connected to longer, healthier, and more fulfilling lives. That insight resonated deeply. Because I’ve had seasons in my life that felt dark and uncertain — times filled with fear, doubt, and exhaustion. During those periods, it was easy to be pu

Have You Been There? You wake up in the middle of the night and start replaying that meeting—or that email—over and over again, unable to fall back asleep. You want to be cozy under the covers, drifting in dreams, but instead your thoughts are spinning, replaying past moments or worrying about what’s ahead. So frustrating! Why does this happen—and more importantly, how can we turn it off when it does? 💭 “Our minds want safety, not sleep.” Sometimes rumination is our brain