January 26, 2026
A sign with the word "understanding" in red, on a stained platform, overlooking a body of water, with boats on it.

Know him to not hate him

If you have animosity towards someone, most of the time it’s probably because you don’t understand them.
January 26, 2026
Angry female tennis player in front of flood light. Looks like a storm beyond her. She's in a yellow shirt, with a long, dirty blonde ponytail.

Tennis anger hack

Anger – we all encounter it on the court. Whether it’s you, your partner, or opponent, tennis is not always the polite society game in floor-length dresses and tea.
January 26, 2026
A little girl lying down on her stomach in a field of dandelions, with her knees bent, and feet swinging happily. It's dusk, and she's in a dreamlike state.

The magic of letting go

From the smallest wants to the biggest needs, that’s the magic of letting go. We put it out there what we want, what our intention is, and then as soon we “give up” and stop clawing at it, the manifestation appears.
January 26, 2026
Single Word, Authority, Persuasion, Communication, Text. Typewriter with the phrase "Words have power" written on a piece of paper above the ribbon.

Want to feel more powerful on the court? Change your vocab

Words evoke emotions. When you’re in a specific emotional state, your vocabulary will reflect that state. If you “should” do something...that’s shame.
January 25, 2026
Photo of The Berenstein Bears versus The Berenstain Bears. Comparison of parallel timelines.

Berenstein Bears: A Glitch in the Matrix

When I saw the word “Berenstain” I had no recognition of it. I asked friends, “You remember that bear family as a child with the mom wearing a bonnet?” Everyone exclaimed, “The Berenstein Bears!”
January 25, 2026
Beautiful sporty woman bending over and taking a breathe. Female tennis player taking at rest during the match. She has dark hair in a ponytail, with a white tank and skirt, wearing a white visor.

How to pivot a string of mistakes

When we’re feeling low, we attract that same kind of energy to us. And it can be hard to stop the momentum of mistakes and feeling bad about our tennis game once we get on that kind of roll.
January 25, 2026
A female lion's head cradled in between a male's lion's paw. The lions' heads are cuddled up. They are lying on a gray tree.

Love defined

What if two people can actually come together as one, but still maintain their differentiation? To live in a space where the best interest of your partner is the best thing for you and vice versa.
January 25, 2026
Racially mixed baby in a white, purple, and green diaper, breaking free of a pink and white swaddle, laying on a purple sheet.

My most embarrassing moment

One of my life lessons has been to allow myself to show vulnerability. Whether it’s being okay with submitting a less than perfect paper or revealing how much I care, and I’m still evolving.
January 25, 2026
A black and white seagull soaring through the sky. The blue of the sky is sharp, with a sprinkling of clouds.

When the living is simple

It’s not easy, but it’s simple to do what you know to be true. It’s just one thing to live by. People will make up stories in their head about the consequences of your decision. That’s on them.
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