This is the time of year many of us feel the need (obligated?) to make a New Year’s Resolution, only to give up on the resolution weeks, days, even hours into the new year. Or we find ourselves, after a bunch of failed resolutions, setting the anti-New Year’s Resolution by declaring, “I will not be setting a dumb resolution. I am going to just be me and if you don’t like it, I don’t care.”

I don’t believe in the stages of grief! There, I said it! Debunking the five stages: Why grief isn't linear but waves of love. A personal exploration of how grief evolves beyond traditional models, challenging society's expectations of 'moving on' and embracing grief as enduring love.

A long walk down a beach…. sounds romantic, right? It sounds relaxing and rejuvenating. What you wouldn't give to do that right now, listening to the waves crash on the beach, breathing in the salty air, feeling the sea mist and salt on your skin! You can feel your body and soul relaxing just at the thought. Everyone says that's healthy and grounding, right? To be with yourself. Ok…you make the decision and go for it. What could wrong?