learning how to navigate through symbolic doorways that present themselves to us. To stretch even when it’s difficult and we feel growing pains. To look fear in the eye with real courage and say, “I got this.”

just about fitness or exercise; it’s about movement and embodiment, being fully alive here and now, regardless of whether things are going the way we want them to or not. (When you deal with chronic pain or illness, this can be quite a challenge.)

about treating yourself as you would your best friend. Supporting yourself through kind words, actions, reassurance, and love. Forgiving yourself when you make a mistake. Knowing you’re never broken, and never need to be “fixed”.

about asking for help instead of trying to do it all on your own. It’s about accepting as much support and encouragement as you provide (i.e. “balance”)

about stress “management”–it’s about learning to flow freely with life and to build stress resilience. To accept, embrace, let go, surrender.

about feeling and accepting our emotions, letting them run their course, and being our authentic selves through whatever curves come up in our life journeys.

figuring out who you truly are, instead of living as other people want you to be.

about finding windows of relaxation, even in the midst of busy days and nights. It’s about taking time for self-care, to unwind, to slow down, rest, and recharge.

about prioritizing your sleep so you wake feeling refreshed each morning and can be your best self for the people you connect with each day.

about receiving nourishment and pleasure from our food. Balancing our intake of foods that are good for us with foods that we love even if they’re not.