Camille Ellis

Raising kids is no joke! It’s one of the best and hardest things we will ever commit to. I was only 23 when I had my first son. I couldn’t wait to be a mother. I knew I would be a great mother and love my children the way children should be loved. I wanted to give them the very best I could—and I did. I believe raising children is one of the greatest opportunities we are given for our own growth and understanding. The sacrifices we make as parents are immeasurable. The love and commitment are...

We are all perfectly imperfect. Embrace yourself, and embrace the imperfections in those around you. It feels so much better than living in judgment. Try it. When my own imperfections show up, I like to laugh at myself. Life becomes so much lighter when we stop taking ourselves so seriously. Believing we should be perfect—or trying to live up to our idea of perfection—is exhausting. The truth is, all any of us can do is our best. And our best looks different depending on where we are in our...

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...