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Escaping the Closets of Our Own Making

- In honor of World Pride Month, which culminates this weekend here in New York City with the NYC Pride March, I wanted to bring a touch of gay sensibility to Persephone Rising, and I found the perfect piece for you. Ash Beckham gave a... Read More

Finding Compassion

- I’ve been thinking a lot about the current economy of the U.S., especially through the lens of life in a big city.  All I hear these days is how well the economy is doing — unemployment is down, consumer confidence is up, and people,... Read More

Things I Wish I Knew at 18

- This week marks my two and a half year anniversary — a very non-consecutive week run, I should add, but impressive nonetheless. It’s been quite a fantastic journey. Two and a half years ago, this was just a wish, a dream of creating... Read More

Understanding the Power of Paradigms

- “Our awareness of our patterns is the first step toward designing the life for which we’re intended.”~ Mary Morrissey Like Persephone, the eponymous heroine of this very blog, I too have taken a four-month winter hiatus (although not... Read More

Time to Turn "Shoulds" into “Musts”

- In my last post, I focused on the importance of understanding your paradigms, and illustrated how paradigms can either be your greatest obstacle or the most powerful accelerator to your success. I wrote, “Your paradigms are the sentries... Read More

Yes, This Too Shall Pass

- During this bizarre and unprecedented time, I'm not exactly sure how to feel, think, or act. Most days, I go about my new semi-isolation routine and take this all in stride, which is my usual default position. However, a few times each... Read More