When Becoming A Parent Brings Up Your Own Childhood Pain
Cara Matsukane Cara Matsukane

When Becoming A Parent Brings Up Your Own Childhood Pain

This article explores how parenting in the U.S. has shifted over the past 100 years. From behaviorism and rigid discipline to gentle parenting and neuroscience-backed approaches, we dive into how these cultural norms shaped the way our parents raised us. While no child receives everything they need, becoming a parent often reveals unhealed childhood wounds. By understanding the historical context of parenting and allowing ourselves to face and heal our own pain, we can break cycles, attune more deeply to our children, and choose a more conscious, joyful way of parenting.

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Recovering From People-Pleasing
Cara Matsukane Cara Matsukane

Recovering From People-Pleasing

Are you abandoning yourself to keep the peace? This article explores the hidden costs of people-pleasing, particularly for women and mothers.

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Emotional Intelligence and Slowing Down
Cara Matsukane Cara Matsukane

Emotional Intelligence and Slowing Down

Why does it feel bad to slow down? It's an emotional intelligence issue. Building our capacity to hold space for our emotions and allow ourselves to feel will also give us more access to living a slower, more peaceful life. Learn more about emotional intelligence, what gets in our way of practicing it, and how we can cultivate it in our daily lives.

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Full Moon in Cancer Ritual
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Full Moon in Cancer Ritual

Learn more about the Full Moon in Cancer, and align with the rhythms of nature by practicing a ritual to honor the Full Moon today.

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New Year Ritual
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New Year Ritual

A ritual for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day to bring some intentionality to the holiday.

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Rituals For the Autumn Equinox
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Rituals For the Autumn Equinox

September 23rd was The Autumn Equinox, so it’s officially Fall! Read this article to learn more about the Equinox and different rituals you can practice to honor the season and sync yourself up with the rhythms of nature.

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Understanding & Cultivating Joy
Cara Matsukane Cara Matsukane

Understanding & Cultivating Joy

We all know we want more joy in our life, but you may be unaware of how joy can literally impact your reality and the reality of those around you. This article explores the scientific underpinnings of joy from the perspective of quantum mechanics.

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