Purpose and Meaning

Why I Eat a Single Bowl of Rice & Beans on Thanksgiving Day. Like every year over the past decade, I’ll eat just one bowl of rice and beans this Thanksgiving. It’s my way of staying grounded and grateful—especially when many Americans struggle to afford Thanksgiving Day meals. Importantly, I acknowledge my privilege of choosing…

Happy Halloween! Celebrating Halloween’s Mental Health Benefits   Halloween isn’t just about costumes and candy; it’s a joyful celebration of connection and creativity. It’s easy to overlook Halloween’s mental health benefits, but dressing up, having fun, and connecting with friends can provide real benefits. In the rush of everyday responsibilities, it’s easy to overlook the…

Here are my 10 goals for 2024 as I look ahead into the New Year. 1. Love. Always. Love. 2. Be. Now. Always. Center conscious awareness on being in the moment, now, right now. 3. Focus. Focus on creation – writing, painting, photographing, sculpting, acting, and creating in all possible ways. 4. Meditate. Consistently meditate…