Beth Meyer

We are officially in the unofficial start of Fall. Even though the days are still warm (very warm), the sun is setting a little earlier, college football is back, and the promise of leaves crunching beneath our boots is just within reach. Every Fall, trees shed their leaves, their branches slowly baring themselves to the world as temperatures dip during the winter months. And then, almost like magic, new life blooms each Spring. There is something comforting about this process. The trees...

Yesterday, we celebrated the Summer Solstice and International Yoga Day. I love that this year, these two occasions share the same day. The Summer Solstice marks the longest day of the year and with it, the triumph of light over darkness and the culmination of our efforts. International Yoga Day invites us to foster wellness, reduce stress, and bask in the peace that comes with the practice. The solstice and yoga are connected by the idea of growth. The solstice reflects a season of...

I’ve been worried about Mother’s Day since the day I lost my mom. I played a reel in my head of all the talks I would miss, the moments we would no longer have, the voice I would never hear again, and the hugs that would no longer wrap around me. It’s been a self-fulfilling prophecy in the worst way. My love for her, and hers for me, was something that filled my cup, especially throughout my adult life. I look for her everywhere and I’ve had a few moments where I’ve felt her presence. Maybe...