American politics have been really getting me down. They are so divisive and fear-mongering that it makes it impossible to feel positively about the US. It has also made it clear to me that I will never live in the US again, which is sad because I love being American. Standing in this truth...
Staycations and other times that allow self-reflection can help us notice or remember the beauty in our lives. Read more at Adjustment Guidance.
The Emperor retired recently and that means that Japan has a new Emperor and a new era. We are a few months into the new era in Japan, and it feels the same to me. I watched all of the fanfare and excitement about the changing of the era, and think I am just...
The definition of beauty is individual to the person, whether it’s about art or places. Read about finding your own beautiful places in this week’s Adjustment Guidance blog post.
It has been fifteen years since I have had my hair cut, and it is only down to the middle of my back. My hair is super thin and fragile, but because it is curly it looks thick. On most days I wear my hair up because I do my best to look the...
This month at Adjustment Guidance, the focus is on the little things that can help us feel good, such as inviting and embracing beauty in our lives. Read more at Adjustment Guidance.
Sometimes having several chronic illnesses can lead to bad weeks or even months. Both of my illnesses come with a sensitivity to the sun, which means that generally speaking July and August are hard months for me health-wise. I have hereditary coproporphyria (HCP) and Lupus. With my HCP comes personality changes that make my...