The world’s most renowned spiritual teachers and masters agree that we are happiest when we embrace the notion that true happiness emerges from within rather than external circumstances. ZEN is the art of being here and now, immersed in the moment. Eckhart Tolle, author of “The Power of Now,” teaches that living in the present…
Life inevitably brings challenges. Whether you’re facing emotional pain, stress, anxiety, or simply a sense of being disconnected, you’re not alone. Buddhism recognizes this shared human experience as dukkha—a word often translated as “suffering,” but better understood as the persistent sense that something isn’t quite right. But Buddhism offers more than observation—it offers a solution:…
A New Kind of Vision Board Vision boards are nothing new. For years, people have cut and pasted magazine images onto poster boards in hopes of manifesting their dream house, car, or vacation. But what if we approached vision boards differently—not as a wish list for material success but as a deeply personal, artistic process…
As an art therapist, I often reassure my clients that their artwork doesn’t need to look a certain way — it’s all about enjoying the therapeutic process of creating. Once they overcome this initial fear and enjoy making something with their hands, they love how it makes them feel. Those who get into the process…