Karla Chidester called the pain “excruciating” – it’s the only word she could find. Chidester knows grief, having spent 30 years on her own grief journey while helping others through theirs.

Transformation meditation By Maria Andrade Begin standing. Palms together. Hands at heart center. Inhale deeply. Exhale completely. Repeat. Inhale, extend your arms up to tall mountain. Exhale, wrap your arms around your body as if you are giving yourself a big hug. Imagine the

Shannon Says: So, Now What? By Dr. Shannon Terrell Gordon (file photo of her – photo by Leah Yetter) As if the COVID-19 pandemic’s significant stressors were insufficient, the political rhetoric of this campaign season has been some of the most divisive

By Lauren Lin Photography by Jessica Whitley   Breathe, just breathe. That phrase, that ideology, is so instinctual. How many times have you heard it spoken, or silently repeated it to yourself on loop? You’ve probably uttered it to a co-worker at one