JulieHarris

My life change that I alluded to in my last life letter is that two weeks ago, my father passed away. He experienced a heart attack a week prior to him finally transitioning, and his passing has brought some

Growing up, I remember visiting the tide pools at Pele’s Chair and Baby Makapu`u, oftentimes fascinated by shells that appeared to be moving on the reef. At first I thought it was magical that what appeared t

Exposing one’s innermost feelings for many is a daunting challenge. To show your tender underbelly so to speak allows for transparency and trusting that by putting yourself out there, no matter the eventual o

What does it mean to be Authentic? Why do many, myself included, find it so difficult to be authentic? You know the authentic ones, the ones that seem to have no problem expressing their discontent with bad

Why is it that as the year comes to a close, we start reflecting on the things we didn’t do, and focus on making resolutions in the New Year? Either eating a little healthier, getting back to a regular e

As we enter the holiday season, it’s a good time to go inwards and reflect on the year. It can be very easy to lose our center, due to all the obligations of going to family functions, and the pressure to g

Have you ever experienced certain behavior patterns that have hampered your ability to connect with either family, loved ones, or friends? Just recently I became painfully aware of an event that occurred in my

It’s rather fascinating how we get excited about embarking on a new adventure, and at the same time, become apprehensive about not knowing what to expect. We expend boundless amounts of energy and time