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Hi, I’m Marissa C. Knox, PhD

A teacher, writer, and facilitator here to help you reconnect with yourself, your community, and the natural world.

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What if you approached any life transition with the awareness that…

You are already whole and complete, changing just as you need to be.

Through mindful self-compassion, you can start to feel worthy, confident, and free to be exactly who you are. 

By showing up to practice together, we create a kinder and more liberating world.

I want you to know that…

It’s okay to feel discomfort when growing or changing.

Whether you’re transitioning from college to a career path, or from full-time entrepreneurship into a health-induced sabbatical, life is full of unfamiliar crossroads that stir up feelings of fear, anxiety, and scarcity.

No matter how comfortable we’ve designed our lives to be, we’re inevitably faced with circumstances that jeopardize our feelings of safety and belonging.

But just because it’s difficult does not mean you’re doing it wrong. 

None of this being human stuff is as easy and carefree as it seems on social media. 

To be human is to be gloriously imperfect, full of gifts and strengths that stem from the full range of your humanness. 

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“If you live in awareness, it is easy to see miracles everywhere.” 

Thich Nhat Hanh

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