Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino

By Dr. Katie Eastman & Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino Here on Best Ever Woo, we’ve explored spirituality through the lenses of gratitude, forgiveness, compassion, liminal space, resilience, and hope. Each of these practices reveals something simple yet profound: spirituality is not something outside of us—it is woven into what it means to be human. Spirituality is not about escaping reality. It is about engaging reality with depth and presence. It is about pausing in the middle of change, loss,...

By Dr. Katie Eastman & Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino Forgiveness is often talked about as the key to healing. Many religious and spiritual traditions encourage us to forgive those who have harmed us, and research shows that forgiveness can promote health and peace of mind. But for some people, especially survivors of abuse or trauma, forgiveness of another may not feel possible—or even appropriate. It’s important to acknowledge this truth: healing does not always require forgiving the person who...

By Dr. Katie Eastman & Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino Life will always bring challenges—loss, uncertainty, change, and setbacks we never expected. What helps us keep going in the face of these challenges is resilience. Resilience isn’t just about bouncing back; it’s about growing through difficulty. And when resilience is rooted in spirit, it becomes more than endurance—it becomes transformation. Psychologists often define resilience as the process of adapting well in the face of adversity,...