Me, a few years into a habit I didn't yet realize was running on autopilot. You're habits aren't a personal failure, they're just patterns waiting to be understood. Picture this: it's Friday night, you've had a long work week, and you're finally ready to relax. Maybe you reach for a salty or sweet snack. Maybe you slip into comfortable clothes, order in, and put on your favorite show. Or maybe you open a bottle of wine and give yourself a very generous pour. In each case, you're probably...

At a July 4th picnic with friends, I unexpectedly found myself talking about freedom — not the kind we were celebrating that day, but the freedom that comes from letting go of beliefs we picked up in childhood. Most of us have a memory like this: something someone said about us as kids that left a mark. In my case, I was celebrated for being pretty. Adults would marvel that I looked like a doll. I got so much attention for my appearance that I came to equate my looks with my value, believing...

Don't underestimate the power of choice, awareness, mindfulness, and intention. Which wolf will you feed? A long time ago, a wise...