Practice

Today is my birthday. This day, last year, was the hardest day of my entire life. It’s the day that I decided to pack up whatever I could...

It’s a shame that movement and exercise have been sold to us as ways to get thin (or muscular, or aesthetically pleasing) or to prevent...

Hampi, what an unexpected gift! My original plans were to come to Hampi for 6 days to spend time with my rock climbing friend. I had no...

I used to think sobriety was only for people who hit “rock bottom.” I used to think sobriety was only for people who found Jesus. I used...

I woke up yesterday morning to an unfamiliar feeling. It can actually only really be described as the lack of a feeling. I woke up,...

Retrogrades have a bad reputation. In the world of linear progression, no rest, and productivity over anything else, it’s easy to see why...

And I have some things to share My Dear Rise Family, It has been 108 days since I left Las Cruces, putting my life on pause while I went...

My first several days in Mysore have forced me to pause and think of the labels I wear and the ones I have had to shed in order to step...

I’m quite used to bending time and experiencing what feels like weeks in the matter of days. But my time in Bali surprised even myself....

There’s this weird thing about yoga. On the surface (and especially on social media) it looks like it’s just about these poses. And it...

I woke up this morning in Bali (surprise!) to celebrate my 600th day sober. Quitting drinking continues to be the greatest journey of my...

Last month, I learned that Gina (jeena; जीना) means “to live” in Hindi. I’ve always been fond of my name, but never really found a...

The Autumnal Equinox 💫🍂 has arrived today and the day and night are equal length. This begins the change in seasons toward the darker...

As we rise into September, the energy of Virgo season is in full swing. I have used this momentum to refocus my business and prepare for...

Toast is great -- don't get me wrong. I love eating toast fresh off the cast iron and smothered in butter. But, let's be real. It's not a...

A tarot reading isn’t the scary thing the movies have told you. In fact, it’s a magical tool we can use to express self love,...

As a baker, I have heard it all. It seems that everybody loves bread, but so many people have given up on ever enjoying it again due to...

This month, Rise is growing! With new bread popups and a full moon tarot popup, there are lots of ways to connect with me and the magical...