Patricia Makatsaria

What is Your Word of the Year?

passion my word of the year

What’s your word of the year? Mine is passion. Choosing a word of the year to guide your goals and intentions can be a great source of inspiration for the year ahead. Find out how to make your word keep working for you all year long.

Finding Stillness

Finding Stillness in nature

Life is noisy. Finding stillness can have benefits for our wellbeing and create opportunities for kindness. Take a few moments today to read how you can find stillness in your life.

Time for R & R

out of office

I love this time of year…reflecting on the past year and gearing up for the next. It’s also my favorite time for some real rest and relaxation. I hope after the hubbub of the holidays winds down, you are able to find some time to rest in the way that makes you happiest.

Choose More Love

choose more love puppy

This is not a post to convince you to get a dog. It is about self kindness and improving your life and well-being. How? Choose more love.

Channeling Grief into Action

Channeling Grief Into Action_Breast Cancer Awareness

Myvan Vuong, a 26-year-old, newly married, vibrant young woman, was a highly regarded healthcare provider in her community.  Myvan did not fit the typical profile of a woman who would die of breast cancer just two short years later.  Alan Vuong, her brother, is doing his best to ensure that others are spared the brutal […]

Channeling Grief into Action

Channeling Grief Into Action_Breast Cancer Awareness

According to the World Health Organization, breast cancer is the world’s most prevalent cancer. Alan Vuong’s family felt its impact firsthand. Read how Alan is channeling his grief into action and saving lives along the way.