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The Paradox of War in an Age of Enlightenment
We can edit genes and peer into distant galaxies, yet we still drop bombs on children to solve political disputes. The Uncomfortable...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Aug 12 min read


Seeds of Hope: Extraordinary Acts of Human Kindness Transforming Our World
Extraordinary acts of human compassion, ingenuity, and dedication are quietly transforming our planet and communities, often far from the...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Aug 14 min read


Spiritual Bypassing vs. Spiritual Embodiment: When Wisdom Meets Real Life
The difference between using spirituality to escape your humanity and bringing consciousness into it
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Jul 14 min read


The Ripple Effect of Inner Work: How Your Healing Heals the World
A quiet revolution is happening in living rooms, therapists' offices, and meditation corners. People are choosing to face their shadows,...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Jul 14 min read


Is the "Care Less" Culture Making Us Worse People?
Directly beside me, parked across three spaces in the gym parking lot, was a beat-up van with a rearview mirror ornament that read "Care...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Jun 14 min read


Compassion: To Suffer With or Together
The day before Mother's Day, I found myself in the woods asking the universe a question I didn't know how to answer: Why do I feel so...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Jun 14 min read


The Silent Cost of Pride: How Our Need to Be Right Undermines Connection and Growth
Pride—that feeling of satisfaction in our accomplishments or status—seems harmless and even beneficial on the surface. Yet beneath its...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Jun 13 min read


Present-Moment Decision Making: How Awareness Changes Choices
We make approximately 35,000 decisions every day. From the mundane—what to wear, what to eat—to the monumental—career changes,...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
May 15 min read


Political Differences, Emotional Connection: Maintaining Important Relationships Despite Profound Ideological Divides
We may find ourselves in relationships with people whose political views we consider not just different, but potentially dangerous. If we...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Apr 15 min read


Intuitive Movement: Finding Joy in Exercise Beyond Fitness Trends
Our world seems to be dominated by before-and-after photos, workout challenges, and fitness influencers selling the next revolutionary...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Apr 13 min read


Breaking Free: Financial Wellness Through Mindfulness in a Consumer-Driven World
Another week or month, another moment of dread as you check your bank balance. The numbers never seem to align with your efforts—no...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Apr 14 min read


The Landscape of Emotional Intelligence: A Personal Reflection
Sometimes, our most profound lessons arrive wrapped in moments of absolute chaos — when the carefully constructed narratives of our...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Apr 13 min read


Emotional Intelligence As the Antidote to DEI Backlash: An Opportunity to De-politicize and Embody Kindness
The current administration has imposed a challenge for organizations as they grapple with the intersection of political shifts, workplace...

Doni Landefeld, Ph.D.
Mar 13 min read


The Silence Between Thoughts: How Mindful Pauses Transform Emotional Reactions
In the cacophony of daily life, we rarely notice the subtle spaces that exist between our thoughts. These silent intervals—often lasting...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Mar 13 min read


Emotional Archaeology: Unearthing the Roots of Our Reactions
Just the other day, I found myself becoming infuriated by a cascade of seemingly trivial events. A dropped spoonful of food that...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Mar 13 min read


The Unspoken Inheritance: What We Unknowingly Pass to Our Children Beyond Words
In the quiet spaces between spoken lessons and intentional teachings lies a profound inheritance we seldom acknowledge. Our children...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Mar 12 min read


Sensory Exploration Activities to Anchor Children in the Present
As a new parent, I think ahead to a future where screens and digital stimulation will inevitably try to capture my child's attention....
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Jan 13 min read


The Paradoxes of Simplicity: Finding Our Way Back
When I visit historic buildings in Europe and Asia, I'm struck by their intricate details. A single square inch contains more artistic...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Jan 13 min read


When Simple Becomes Profound
While walking my dog the other day, I took a deep breath of fresh air and filled my lungs. In that moment, my heart swelled with genuine...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Dec 1, 20242 min read


The Shocking Similarity Between Academic Echo Chambers and Anti-Education Rhetoric
There’s a peculiar phenomenon in the landscape of learning that deserves our attention: the parallel between certain academics who refuse...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Nov 1, 20242 min read
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