Camille Ellis

It is my belief that we are all spiritual beings. I don’t expect everyone to believe that, but I have had enough experiences throughout my life that, for me, there is no doubt. Recently, I met a woman who told me she doesn’t believe in anything spiritual. She is a scientist and believes only in what science can prove. I was fascinated. I asked her many questions because I genuinely wanted to understand her perspective. As she explained her beliefs, I found myself feeling sad—not because she...

I like to find humor in my thought process. When a negative thought shows up, I make it my challenge to notice it. Once I identify the thought I’m giving myself, I can usually override it before it takes over. After my divorce, I bought my very first home on my own. The first thing my neighbors told me was, “Watch out for the rats.” Well… I have a serious fear of rats and mice. I do not like rodents. Immediately, my brain went to work. I imagined them running all over the outside of my house...

Finding Our Balance We stumble through life—physically, emotionally, and mentally. Learning how to find our balance takes focus, awareness, and conscious effort. The stumble itself isn’t bad. It’s human. It’s normal. In fact, stumbling is often how we learn. Physically, balance asks us to pay attention to our bodies. When we stumble, it’s often because our attention has drifted. We reconnect by looking ahead, engaging our muscles, and becoming present with our movement. These small, conscious...