Even when everything seems to be going well…when I feel aligned, grounded, and at peace…my mind can wander into darkness. And it frustrates me. Because the truth is, I feel deeply blessed. I have a wonderful family. Beautiful friendships. I’m doing the work. I love helping others feel joy, groundedness, and inner peace. And yet…my mind still goes there.

Meditation isn’t always easy for me. Like many of us, my mind can be a busy place. There’s often a long list of things that need to be done. Projects I’m working on. Deadlines. Responsibilities. The quiet hum of worry about what might not get finished. Fear, doubt, and endless to-do lists can quickly fill the mind and make it challenging to truly settle in. But this day was different.

2026 has been quite a year so far. So much turmoil permeates our TV, social media feeds, communities, and everyday conversations. It feels like it’s everywhere. These environmental factors invade our thoughts and emotions, and even though most of it is out of our control, it’s so easy to get caught up in it all. And when I do, it takes a toll.

When the chaos of daily life feels overwhelming, this thought is an earthly perspective that brings me back to center and helps me let go.

I invite you to reconsider the concept of power. Think of power TO rather than power OVER. The power to listen, truly listen, to others with

To create any kind of change in our thoughts, feelings, and behavior, we first need to be aware of what we're thinking, feeling, and how we'