Shelby ParksHope, Fear, & The Climate CrisisWhat if I told you that we need hope and fear to save humanity from our own demise?4 min read·Dec 18, 2021----
Shelby ParksWhy You Should Write Your Eulogy On Your BirthdayAn Alternative Approach to Reflecting on Life7 min read·Apr 2, 2021----
Shelby ParksThe Chameleon“You’re sneaky, you know,” she said, glancing at me sharply.5 min read·Sep 14, 2020----
Shelby ParksAmidst Fear Lives Love & SafetyNew York, New York — Around 10 pm, after basking in the sounds of jazz, my friend and I wandered over to the Christopher Street-Sheridan…7 min read·Dec 12, 2019----
Shelby ParksThe key to children’s attention: Somatics“Without the body there is nothing to reflect upon, to touch, to feel, to think about, to enter into relationship with. Without the body…4 min read·Nov 24, 2019--1--1
Shelby ParksSolo Travel: Life’s Greatest TeacherRight now at this moment, I’m sitting on an airport chair, trying to ignore the bacteria gorwing on it from dozens of humans that sat on it…6 min read·Aug 19, 2018--1--1
Shelby ParksA Spiritual Time for Growth: The Blood Moon and ShabbatThis Friday, June 27th, we will experience a full moon combined with the energy of a lunar eclipse, bringing forward a profoundly…4 min read·Jul 26, 2018----
Shelby ParksBody Image Coping: How Do We Heal From Negative Comments?“Raise your hand if you don’t have boobs! Why aren’t you raising your hand?” asks my elementary school friend.5 min read·May 31, 2018----
Shelby ParksBody Hate. When Does it Begin?When I think about Mother’s day, there is one memory that specifically comes to mind.4 min read·May 13, 2018--2--2