by Amy Pattee Colvin | Jun 7, 2026 | Acceptance, Nervous System, Tao Te Ching
Detaching from Challenges Modern life operates on the unspoken assumption that we can carefully edit our lives to maximize comfort and minimize discomfort. We often strive for constant fulfillment, pushing ourselves to seek external validation and productivity while... 
by Amy Pattee Colvin | Jun 5, 2026 | Nervous System, Somatic Wisdom, Tao Te Ching
Finding Strength in Being Still Many of us have experienced at least one vacation where days are filled with rushing from one historical site to another, racing to snap photos at scenic overlooks, and anxiously ticking off items on a crowded itinerary. In the end, we... 
by Amy Pattee Colvin | May 3, 2026 | Nervous System, Tao Te Ching
The Danger of the Perpetual Bloom How often do you find yourself looking outward and reaching upward by striving, planning, and doing? Over the years, I’ve learned that without choosing to remain grounded, it becomes easy to lose our balance. Somatic grounding is the... 
by Amy Pattee Colvin | Feb 3, 2026 | Nervous System, Somatic Wisdom
I recently read something fascinating in Axios the other morning that stopped me in my tracks. According to a 2026 trends report from Hilton, 72% of travelers say they no longer just want to switch off during their time away. They want to use their vacation to explore... 
by Amy Pattee Colvin | Jan 27, 2026 | Acceptance, Nervous System, Somatic Wisdom
“In nature, water is fluid, formless, soft, yet it has the power to erode… The soft can overcome the hard. The supple can outlast the stiff.” — Lao Tzu I want to ask you a question about the texture of your week. When you look back at the last seven... 
by Amy Pattee Colvin | Jan 16, 2026 | Nervous System, Somatic Wisdom
Willpower Isn’t the Problem You set the intention. You made the plan. You promised yourself that this week, you wouldn’t snap at your partner, you wouldn’t doom-scroll until midnight, and you wouldn’t eat your stress. And then, Wednesday hit.... 
