Life can change in an instant. Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, a sudden job change, a health challenge, or a major move, these shifts can leave us feeling overwhelmed. When everything familiar falls away, how do we find our footing again? How do we pick up the pieces and keep going without losing ourselves? The answer lies in mindful living, being present with what is, accepting it, and gently moving forward.

After the pandemic I found myself going through a bout of depression that lasted for months and during this time I tried to understand what was taking place. At some point, I realized that every day there was this thought pattern playing over in my head like a tape recorder. It didn’t matter what time of day or night it was, at some point, I would hear my internal voice say: “I am sad,”