Author: Maggie Hernandez-Knight

A Misunderstood Mother On this Mother’s Day, I find myself reflecting on my relationship with my mother and how beautifully it has developed over the years. But it wasn’t always this way. For much of my life, I struggled to understand her. Over the course of more than 30 years, I blamed my mother for Read more

Happy Independence! The Power of Independence There’s nothing like the word Independence to get me thinking about the things that need to be unloaded and how heavily they can weigh us down. Independence is a powerful word—a declaration of freedom, autonomy, and self-empowerment. It reminds us of the chains we may carry, some visible and others invisible, Read more

It’s back to basics—boosting dopamine with simple, intentional routines, grounding yourself in small daily wins that rewire your brain for joy, focus, and a better mood. Of course, easier said than done. If you jump in at full force, attempting to make sweeping changes in your life, the overwhelm may prevent you from making any Read more

The Season of Change Ahhh, the ushering in of fall; the season of change. As I watch the leaves turn from green to brilliant oranges and reds, I can’t help but reflect on the wonderful changes that have happened in my life over the last fifteen years. Fall, with its crisp air and vibrant colors, Read more

Our shadows often hide in the recesses of our minds, unseen and unacknowledged. Yet, during my recent retreat, we worked extensively with this part of ourselves. It was a transformative experience, and I want to share its profound lessons with you. What Is the Shadow? The shadow represents the parts of ourselves we prefer not Read more