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Why Choosing Joy Over News is My Boldest Decision Yet
It feels almost obligatory to stay updated with the latest news. Each morning, countless headlines flood my feeds, vying for my attention. However, amidst the constant stream of information, I made a radical choice: to step back from the news and prioritize my happiness. Preserving joy in my life has become my form of protest! I felt bombarded with alarming stories—from political unrest to devastating tragedies. The burden of absorbing this information was overwhelming. Over
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Apr 25, 20251 min read


Remember Who You Are
There’s a truth as old as time, whispered by the stars and carried in the wind: You are ancient. You are divine! We often move through...
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Jan 11, 20252 min read


No Resolutions, Just Boundaries
No Resolutions, Just Boundaries: A New Year’s Shift I stopped making New Year’s resolutions a few years ago. They always felt like a...
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Jan 3, 20252 min read


“Fiction isn’t written to inform but to find out”
Many of us keep journals or write poems or songs that we never share with anyone. Well that's the idea behind this quote. Writers write to make sense of the world we see. Not necessarily to inform others, but to take a look at this thing we call the human condition and figure out what it means to be human. All fiction is in a sense autobiographical although the character and the writer may not be anything alike. It's the emotional honesty of the writing that both share.
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Oct 17, 20242 min read


Finding Comfort in Unexpected Rituals
If you're anything like I am, you may find yourself busier than you set out to be. With friends, family, and work commitments, things...
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Sep 21, 20242 min read


Why I Always Take the High Road
Michelle Obama said, "When they go low, we go high," but there are times when it is tempting to go even lower! All jokes aside, my...
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Apr 11, 20242 min read


Self-Transformation and the Eclipse
This Monday, April 8th, we will experience a total solar eclipse. Whether or not it is visible from your city does not negate the...
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Apr 4, 20243 min read


Say No to Yes!
I've often been told that we can't pour from an empty cup as if it's a self-evident truth, yet I've seen so many women, myself included,...
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Feb 28, 20242 min read


Unfurling The Yoga Mat: The Journey Towards True Diversity and Equity in The Yoga Community by Michelle Donice
Yesterday, as I was mindlessly scrolling social media, I came across a post from a woman I know who has recently begun practicing yoga. I...
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Feb 22, 20245 min read


Renew, Refresh, Reconnect: How Retreats Nourish the Soul
In the whirlwind of modern life, the gears of our routines often grind us down, dimming the light within, often preventing us from...
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Feb 15, 20242 min read


Discover Amorgos: A Greek Island Retreat for the Soul
Join me from September 29th through October 5th for an unforgettable journey to the magical island of Amorgos, Greece. Nestled in the...
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Feb 8, 20242 min read


Falling In Love With Yourself
Falling in Love with Yourself: The Art of Body Acceptance For my entire life it feels that the world has told me to conform to a very...
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Feb 1, 20244 min read


Why Giving Yourself Grace is Crucial for Your Success
We've all heard the phrase, "practice makes perfect." But what if I told you that striving for perfection can actually hinder your...
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Jan 25, 20243 min read


The Other Side of Through by Michelle Donice Gillis
Some of you don't know me as a writer, so I thought I would share the first chapter of my novel The Other Side of Through. I hope you...
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Jan 18, 202416 min read


Permission to Begin Again by Michelle Donice
Life can throw the most unexpected curve balls, leaving us feeling emotionally exhausted, lost, and unsure about the direction of our...
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Jan 10, 20242 min read


The Power of Sisterhood by Michelle Donice Gillis, Ph. D.
As women, we are often told that there is only a limited amount of success to go around, and that we must be in constant competition with...
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Jan 4, 20242 min read


The Power of Forgiveness: Why It's Essential During the Holidays by Michelle Donice Gillis, Ph. D.
The holiday season is a time for joy, gratitude, and restoration of relationships. However, it can also be a time of heightened tension...
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Nov 15, 20232 min read


5 Benefits We Receive Only when We Forgive Others by Michelle Donice Gillis, Ph. D.
How bad is it to hold a grudge? We tend to think it’s our business whether we forgive someone or not. After all, it’s only emotions....
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Nov 12, 20232 min read


Wanderlust by Michelle Donice Gillis, Ph. D.
(Photo Taken San Jose Costa Rica) As someone who has always had a strong sense of wanderlust, traveling has been an integral part of my...
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Nov 3, 20233 min read


Whose Sandcastle Are You Building?
Lately, I've been thinking about the metaphorical sandcastles we women build and I have two questions to ask you, my dear reader, how are you building the castle and is it really your castle that you're building?
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Jul 26, 20233 min read
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