Take a few minutes to discover how being still can help you widen your window of tolerance.

Resilience is more than a buzzword—it’s the ongoing process of adapting, healing, and moving forward in the face of adversity. In this blog, Patlee Creary, PhD, explores how to reclaim resilience from unrealistic expectations and redefine it as a supported practice shaped by care, context, and community. Learn why resilience is not just an individual trait but a set of factors influenced by support systems, and discover how to embrace resilience on your own terms.

Founder Patlee Creary shares the story behind Reyou Mindfulness Collective—a journey through identity, burnout, resilience, and the return to self.

Stefan Sagmeister’s TedTalk, The power of time off , blew my mind back in 2009. In the seventeen-and-a-half-minute talk, Sagmeister...

Self-awareness is not a trait you’re either born with or not—it’s a skill that can be developed. In our discussion, Tam and I emphasized the importance of intentional practice, not just passive learning.

Spending time in silent meditation offers more than rest—it repairs the inner container that holds our resilience. In this reflection, Patlee Creary shares insights from a one-day retreat and explores how silence, stillness, and mindful presence help strengthen our capacity to carry life’s demands with greater clarity, compassion, and strength.

Anita taught me that even the ugliest parts of ourselves are part of our story. We shouldn’t try to erase or ignore them.