You Complete Me + The Inner Smile Meditation

You Complete Me + The Inner Smile Meditation

"You complete me." It was 1996, but I still remember feeling lightheaded when Tom Cruise said that line to Renee Zellweger in Jerry Maguire. It’s embarrassing to admit, but what 26-year-old wouldn’t swoon over a love like that? It would take me a lot of years (or...

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Heartfelt Moments in a Mixed Up World

Heartfelt Moments in a Mixed Up World

Do you ever find yourself pausing lately when someone asks “how are you?” It’s a tough question to answer in these unbelievable times. If we’re honest with ourselves, how we are is complicated. The other morning, I watched kids running down street with their mouths...

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When It’s Hard to Forgive

When It’s Hard to Forgive

If you’ve ever had your heart trampled, you know how difficult it can be to forgive. You might want to forgive, but not be ready yet. You might find yourself striving in that direction but don’t feel a sense of peace or being “over it.” Don’t be hard on yourself if...

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Everyone Loves You

Everyone Loves You

Pinned halfway down the dishwasher—at her eye level—was a handwritten note from her Aunt Ondrea with the words Everyone Loves You, Luna. Luna trotted by these words every day—and they were true. Anyone who didn’t love her didn’t know her well enough yet. All people...

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Feeding Hungry Ghosts

Feeding Hungry Ghosts

I used to walk in a wooded trail system with lots of coyotes. When coyotes were around, people were (understandably) nervous. On occasion, people were chased to their cars. Folks didn’t realize that running away is the worst thing you can do when a member of the...

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I Heard a Rumour About Myself

I Heard a Rumour About Myself

I heard a rumour about myself. And it hurt. It hurt a lot. Especially because I’d given so much to this person. As helpless as I felt, I knew I had a choice: I could either fire that judgement back and continue the cycle of suffering, or soften. After you watch the...

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Why Blessed is Messed

Why Blessed is Messed

Have you ever said “I’m so blessed,” when something beautiful happens? I certainly have. But frankly, sometimes when this phrase comes up, I die a little inside. Have you had this experience too? I’d love to hear from you, in the comments below. Tamika xo

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I Love You—Now Change

I Love You—Now Change

Trying to change someone never works—so why do we keep doing it? And why do other people do it to us? If this hit home for you, let me know, in the comments below. To your freedom, Tamika

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