People often describe me as “grounded.” I like the sound of that—especially because, for many years, I worked as a business analyst on the 59th floor of a landmark building in midtown Manhattan. I think of that time spent hovering in the skyline and then I think of the immense gratitude that emerges whenever I have bare feet on the ground…

Sobbing at Newark airport.

Massive flight delays in Manila.

My aunt passing away days after I bought my ticket to see her.

At first glance, you could easily throw all of these into the “bad things” bucket.

Today we’d like to introduce you to Jo-Anne Suriel

Today we’d like to introduce you to Jo-Anne Suriel

In times of great joy and in times of great disappointment, one of the most healing things you can do is to gather in loving community.

Millions of Americans are challenged with high blood pressure, but there are simple habits that can reduce the risk.

Just like nature, you are continually in a process of transformation. We are all cyclical beings waxing and waning and oscillating between cocooning and emergence.

As we approach the Autumn Equinox, a day of cosmic and earthly balance, we can also promote equilibrium within ourselves and in the collective.

We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Jo-Anne Suriel a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

The following review was published in the 2024 Conscious City Guide.