6 unusual baby names with royal origins making a quiet comeback
A friend recently texted me a shortlist of baby names and asked, “Be honest—am I being too weird?”| The Vessel
A friend recently texted me a shortlist of baby names and asked, “Be honest—am I being too weird?”| The Vessel
After decades of watching relationships unfold in my classroom and beyond, I've noticed something fascinating: the people who truly value you rarely make| The Vessel
Last week, I caught myself mid-sentence saying "I'm so stupid" after forgetting my yoga mat at home.| The Vessel
I once walked into a negotiation straight from a crowded subway, breath shallow and shoulders up near my ears.| The Vessel
Have you noticed how your circle of friends seems to shrink with each passing year? I certainly have.| The Vessel
Sunday nights used to feel like a slow descent into dread.| The Vessel
You know, after decades of working with teenagers and watching my own sons navigate their way to adulthood, I've noticed something interesting about| The Vessel
Ask a Boomer about their life choices and you'll likely hear a story of triumph: homeownership by 30, steady careers, raised families, accumulated wealth.| The Vessel
If you grew up watching weeknight sitcoms on a single living‑room TV, you know this feeling: the first few notes play, and your body answers before your brain| The Vessel
Last weekend, I found myself sitting through old photo albums with my husband's parents.| The Vessel
I remember the first year of my marriage.| The Vessel
If you've ever found yourself surrounded by shopping bags wondering how you got there, you're not alone.| The Vessel
I still remember grading essays late at night in my tiny home office, a mug of tea growing cold beside me. I’d assigned my students a creative writing piece,| The Vessel
You don’t always notice the exact day joy goes missing.| The Vessel
I love watching someone in their seventies light up when they discover something new.| The Vessel
Years ago, I was at a work event, cornered in conversation by someone explaining — in painful detail — the mechanics of their golf swing.| The Vessel
A friend once told me, “Happiness keeps running faster than I do.”| The Vessel
Self-respect shows up in more ways than we realize. It’s in how we carry ourselves, how we respond to mistreatment, and even in the quiet choices no one sees.| The Vessel
Back when I was teaching, I thought success came from being agreeable, endlessly available, and “nice” enough to keep the peace.| The Vessel
Last month, during a casual dinner with friends, one person at the table steered every conversation toward a list of grievances.| The Vessel
When I first retired, I thought I’d entered life’s long-awaited golden hour.| The Vessel
We’ve all been there.| The Vessel
Back when the bell rang at 3:15 and I’d watch a sea of teenagers pour out into the afternoon light, I used to imagine retirement as one long exhale. Peaceful,| The Vessel
Last week, I watched a conversation unfold that made me physically uncomfortable.| The Vessel
Ever hear someone say, "Just love yourself!" and think, "Thanks, that's about as helpful as telling me to just grow three inches taller"?| The Vessel
The first morning, the Pyrenees were wrapped in fog and my pack felt like a bad decision.| The Vessel
When I became a parent, I thought the reward for all the sleepless nights, endless carpool runs, and heart-in-throat moments was obvious: raising my children| The Vessel
I used to stand in front of my bedroom mirror at twenty-two, picking apart everything I saw.| The Vessel
I used to think of my anxiety as a cage I had to escape. Every panic attack, every sleepless night, felt like a personal failing—a sign that something was| The Vessel
Have you ever met someone whose presence just feels different? Not because they're louder or flashier than everyone else, but because there's something| The Vessel
After decades of counseling high school students, I've noticed certain patterns that show up again and again.| The Vessel
We've all come across them - people who seem great at first, but when things go wrong, they're the first to point fingers and the last to own up.| The Vessel
Ever heard the expression, good fences make good neighbors?| The Vessel
We all need a bit of solitude sometimes, right?| The Vessel
There's a stark difference between being deep and appearing deep.| The Vessel
Happiness isn't something that just happens; it's a byproduct of certain habits and behaviors.| The Vessel
I was sitting in a coffee shop last week when I overheard a conversation that made me pause.| The Vessel
Most people believe that successful morning routines create successful lives. Wake at 5 AM, meditate, journal, exercise, eat perfectly, attack the day. We're| The Vessel
After spending decades in the classroom, I've seen how childhood experiences shape us in ways we don't always recognize.| The Vessel
We're here to inspire you to go beyond your limitations and meet the unexplored potential you carry within. Welcome to The Vessel.| The Vessel
Two winters ago, I spent a long weekend kayaking down a calm stretch of river with a group of acquaintances.| The Vessel
Last weekend, I was helping my granddaughter Emma with a school project when she asked if she could "AirDrop" some photos to my laptop. I stared at her| The Vessel
In his first-ever book, Rudá Iandê distills decades of shamanic insight into 300+ pages of a provocative, liberating journey through ancestral wisdom and| The Vessel
A few months ago at a family barbecue, an older relative told me she’d never once heard “How are you feeling?” as a child.| The Vessel
Gray hairs are easy to spot.| The Vessel
I was sitting in a coffee shop last week when I overheard a woman on the phone saying, "Oh, I'm fine with whatever you want to do" for the third time in five| The Vessel
I still remember the moment I first understood that “working on myself” wasn’t a checkbox I could tick.| The Vessel
We picture “financial freedom” as a spacious room filled with possibilities rather than bills—but many of us keep walking in circles just outside the door.| The Vessel
A crowded dinner table.| The Vessel
Feeling something in your bones can sound vague until it saves you from a mess.| The Vessel
We’ve all watched someone keep their cool while everyone else unravels.| The Vessel
Let me be honest with you.| The Vessel
We’ve all been there—caught between comfort and curiosity, wondering if that easy‑going friendship is harboring something more.| The Vessel
I once sat across from a coaching client who smiled while recounting how a coworker took credit for her project.| The Vessel
I once worked alongside someone who saw competition in every interaction.| The Vessel
Ever catch yourself standing in a crowded room, smiling on cue, yet secretly wondering if anyone in that sea of faces has a clue who you really are?| The Vessel
We all have that friend who can walk into a room and instantly sense the unspoken tension—or joy—hovering in the air.| The Vessel
I used to think unhappiness was an event—an ugly breakup, a draining job, the never-ending traffic in Saigon. But the longer I study both psychology and the| The Vessel
I remember a rainy evening when my husband and I were about to head out for a quick dinner.| The Vessel
I remember the day I burst into tears because my husband forgot to wash a single coffee mug.| The Vessel
In the final months I lived in the United States, everything looked right from the outside. I was running a business, juggling projects that were "impressive"| The Vessel
Have you ever found yourself dimming your light just to keep the peace? Holding back your opinions, your dreams, even your sense of humor—because deep down,| The Vessel
Have you ever wondered why getting over a toxic relationship can feel more brutal than free-falling off a cliff?| The Vessel
There’s a subtle kind of exhaustion that comes from always trying to prove yourself.| The Vessel
I remember standing in my kitchen, twisting my wedding ring around my finger while trying to figure out why I felt uneasy.| The Vessel
I used to think I was the only one lying awake at 2 a.m., replaying a casual chat from earlier in the day.| The Vessel
Men are often sold the story that they have to be invulnerable titans of confidence. From Hollywood movies to boardroom chatter, we see that unspoken pressure| The Vessel
We’ve all been there, haven’t we? That friend-of-a-friend or co-worker who seems perfectly polite on the surface—but deep down, something feels off. It’s like| The Vessel
I think we can all agree—getting rejected is one of the most unpleasant feelings in the whole world.| The Vessel
I remember a summer day when I was nine years old, sitting on my bedroom floor with a stack of library books. My siblings were outside playing, but I craved| The Vessel
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Embark on a transformative journey to unlock your true potential, harness your intuition, and manifest the life you've always envisioned| The Vessel
Experience a transformative journey with Annabel Acton's expert-guided visualization exercise, designed to help you overcome heartbreak.| The Vessel
Join Rudá Iandê, the world renowned shaman, as he guides you to the path of empowerment in your relationships| The Vessel
In this free masterclass, Justin Brown shows you a weird, new way of finding your purpose without relying on visualization, meditation or any other| The Vessel
Join Rudá Iandê, the world renowned shaman, as he guides you on a powerful journey to transcend limiting beliefs so you can bring more freedom and| The Vessel
Ever found yourself defending someone else’s behavior more than protecting your own self-worth?| The Vessel
On a crisp morning in Manhattan, a mid-level marketing manager—we'll call her Jane—steps off a packed commuter train. By traditional measures, Jane has “made| The Vessel
Introverts tire easily from overstimulation - be it constant social interactions, crowded spaces, or noise.| The Vessel
Join Rudá Iandê, the world renowned shaman, as he guides you down the path of shamanic breathwork to improve your focus, creativity, and vitality.| The Vessel
It's an unfortunate reality that some of us find ourselves tangled in the webs of toxic relationships. The echo of past experiences can be a harsh reminder,| The Vessel
Dear and gentle reader, welcome to part two of this transformative journey where we are laying strong foundations for you to create a wonderful 2025 where you| The Vessel
