Lizette Bodenstein

Oh, and for those of you who don’t know about this—don’t worry, it was an epiphany for me too! January 6th is celebrated in many parts of the world as Epiphany Day. Traditionally, it marks a moment of discovery or revelation—originated from the Magi –  finding the child Jesus—but the essence of it goes far […]

December.  We made it.  The final month of a year that stretched you, tested you, and asked far more of you than you expected. By the time December arrives, most people feel it in their bones — the tiredness, the emotional clutter, the mental noise, the financial pressure, the endless list of things still left

Can you recall a time when you had a young child under your care — maybe a niece, a nephew, or even a little one over the weekend? Or perhaps you were placed in a position at work to guide a new colleague or intern? You noticed something off — the child wasn’t being themselves,

“Moving on” suggests leaving the past behind as if it never happened. But trauma, heartbreak, or even prolonged stress doesn’t vanish when ignored — it stores itself in the body, quietly shaping how we think, react, and connect. So, when someone says, “Just move on,” they’re really asking you to disconnect from your truth.And that

The Vietnamese Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh once said:“No mud, no lotus.” This simple but profound statement carries a deep truth about our human experience — that without the dark, muddy parts of life, the beautiful, blooming moments of growth and peace would not be possible. Understanding the Mud Life inevitably brings challenges, pain, and

There’s a universal truth often expressed as:“As above, so below; as within, so without.”This ancient law reminds us that what we experience in the outer world is a reflection of what’s happening inside us. Yet, in Western culture, this wisdom is rarely taught or embraced. Instead, many of us chase change on the outside—fixing circumstances,

A Perspective on Growth and Healing Through Pain Rumi’s words — “The wound is the place where the Light enters you” — have been quoted for centuries. At first glance, it’s a beautiful line, but if you’ve been through deep pain or trauma, it can also feel… hard to believe.How could anything good possibly come

Since the beginning of 2025, one word has kept showing up for me.In my meditations.In conversations.In quiet moments of reflection. The word? Shift. At first, I thought it was just another motivational buzzword — like “pivot” or “transform.” But because I’ve always been fascinated with the roots of language (and how words often carry wisdom

Everyone says they want change.More peace. More energy. A life that feels lighter and more aligned. But here’s the truth I’ve learned — both from my own journey and from working with people for nearly a decade: wanting change and being ready for it are two very different things. Change isn’t magic.It’s work.It’s uncomfortable at

For a lot of people, the word trauma feels like a diagnosis, a life sentence, or some shadow they’d rather not talk about. It’s whispered about, buried deep, or dismissed as “something you should just get over.” But let’s clear something up: trauma is not an infectious disease. It’s not something shameful that needs to