by Anni Johnston | May 25, 2022 | 2022
The Courage to Love: Embracing the Power of Connection Life is fleeting. Each moment can feel fragile, and yet, in the midst of it all, there is one act that holds immense power: the courage to love. This week, I was reminded of that power in the most painful way. A...
by Anni Johnston | Apr 25, 2022 | 2022B, Meaning
“Our lives are lived in intense and anxious struggle, in a swirl of speed and aggression, in competing, grasping, possessing and achieving, forever burdening ourselves with extraneous activities and preoccupations.” Sogyal Rinpoche, Offerings We live in a world that...
by Anni Johnston | Mar 25, 2022 | 2022B, Resilience
Constriction is something we all feel—sometimes all at once, sometimes slowly over time. It can show up as fear, worry, anger, sadness, or uncertainty. You might feel it in your body: a tight chest, clenched jaw, or heavy shoulders. Or maybe it’s emotional: that...
by Anni Johnston | Jan 10, 2022 | 2022
The Broken Butterfly: Embracing the Cycle of Life’s Transitions Life often has a way of showing us the most profound lessons in the most unexpected ways. Recently, I found myself reflecting on the delicate, fleeting nature of life while tending to my backyard...
by Anni Johnston | Dec 12, 2021 | 2021B
Life. There are a thousand teachers who claim they have the secret to it. Counselors and therapists will provide us with the skills for it. Sages, philosophers, and Guru’s will guide us through it. Yet ultimately, we each must show up to our own life. Good, bad, or...
