Last October, I had the incredible honour of being invited to lead a workshop at the National Conference for Spirituality in Education at Teachers College, Columbia University in New York City.

You may be wondering... Is this a Holiday Blog Part 2? And if you didn’t know, there was a part 1…. Well, surprise! If you missed it, you can catch up here. I shared reflections about embracing summer energy, slowing down, and the importance of creating moments of peace in the chaos of life.

We all know that feeling. As the countdown to a long-awaited holiday begins, so does the overwhelm. Whether you're managing toddlers, teenagers, adult children, or elderly parents — or just yourself — the anticipation of rest can paradoxically become a source of stress.