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a poem i wrote
When the world is upside down and there’s so much suffering and turmoil, it’s easy to feel helpless, lost, and anxious.
However, this is not a message of helplessness. Or fear. Or shame for not “doing enough.” Or a threat that you’re not compassionate “enough.” This letter of love is simply a call for your HEART TO OPEN.
A call for your heart TO AWAKEN…
Have you ever felt anxious following an interaction online or with a family member who sees the world differently? Today, I’m sharing my top tips for dealing with uncomfortable situations or perceived judgments of others. The first is compassion…
One of the things I love most is creating cute custom gifts…
I’m healing my fear of indoor spiders, and setting them free. I don’t like killing things. But this isn’t really a story about saving spiders.
Since I was young, I’ve had a passion for investigation. Journaling, photography, documenting, writing, art, noticing the moon phases, shapes of the shadows from the sun when I would wake up…
A poem I wrote for the transition of autumn to winter…
I’m sharing one of my favorite Riana Recipes today— SQUIRREL BALLS! I’m also sharing why this recipe has been on my mind a lot lately. hint: SQUIRRELS ATE MY CAR…
You may or may not know: I was obsessed with Halloween as a child…
"Creating your own calm" is one of the best gifts you can give yourself! I’m giving you 6 ways to CREATE YOUR OWN CALM: it’s like a little toolbox you can turn to when shit hits the fan, when you need to fill your own cup, or when you feel anxiety creeping in…
I partnered with American Music Abroad to teach a new Virtual Masterclass called WELLNESS FOR SINGERS! 🎉🎉🎉
Here’s four video lessons, all with tips, tools, and some insight into the (very personal) things that helped me in all my travels + tours to stay CALM and in good vocal health— especially abroad as a U.S. Cultural Ambassador wearing a lot of different "hats." This series is for anyone looking to soothe anxiety or improve their wellness, vocal health…
What does it mean to SPEAK OUT OUR CONFIDENCE? Often times the dreams we hold for ourselves can be mentally articulated as plausible and possible, but for some reason we can’t fully commit to them when we see them on paper. Writing out “I’m a published author and I finished my book” as if it already happened has been the key for me…
It’s spring! There’s never been a more critical time to prioritize your inner health, inner peace, mental health, and your personal & spiritual growth.
Here’s five things I’m absolutely LOVING this week, that feel calming and empowering. Are any of these in your daily routine?!