Avital Miller

Peace happens not by controlling our environment, but by embracing it. This photo was taken at a musical festival with thousands of people. These days, I do not enjoy that much noise and even have an issue with my ear where loud noises hurt. Being part of a crowd can overwhelm and confuse me because I hear divergent energy so loudly. So what was I doing going to a music festival?   I had no clue if I would enjoy the music. I did not know if I would be safe. I wondered how I

My latest graduate school venture is to personally experience interventions that support health and well-being as part of my Advanced Health Psychology course. Each week, we select one practice to focus on, observe the effects, and reflect on the process. My first choice was awe. It has been at the forefront of my awareness since I included it in a recent stress management talk I delivered. I have been intrigued by the potency of awe since studying it in positive psychology a

What if the loudest story is not the truest one? Each day, the news arrives like a spotlight—bright, dramatic, insistent. Yet there is...

When the world feels uncertain, it’s easy to question your next step. We may think clarity comes only after the chaos has passed, but...

Building a meaningful business starts within. Learn how to align with your values, manage your energy, and take courageous action—even if you're just starting out. This wisdom-rich guide blends spiritual insight and psychology research to help you move forward with purpose and clarity.

Many relationships begin with sparks of passion but fade when the thrill wears off. This blog post reveals why eudaimonic love—built on shared purpose and growth—outlasts fleeting highs and how you can cultivate it in your own life.

Love is always present—like an ever-full cup—waiting for you to notice it. This blog explores how healing emotional blocks, practicing mindfulness, and embracing gratitude reveal love as a steady, transformative energy beyond fleeting emotions. Learn how to stop chasing love and reconnect with the deeper presence within you.

When life feels heavy or uncertain, hope can feel distant. But hope is not something you simply have or lack—it can be cultivated. This post shares five simple, research-backed practices—such as gratitude journaling, savoring small joys, visualization, breathwork, and setting tiny goals—that help gently spark hope and resilience, even during life’s stuck or challenging moments.

Have you ever felt like you’re falling apart, even while doing everything ‘right’? These moments of exhaustion or sadness may not be failures—they could be signs of deep inner reorganization. Discover how emotional lows, healing crises, and the ‘dark night of the soul’ can lead to transformation, clarity, and growth.

One of the most thrilling things I’ve been doing since returning to Denver a month and a half ago is going to dinner with five strangers....