Often times, we are clueless about the motivation behind our actions. We can be quick to blame others, to attack others, and to find fault in others. We act, react, and repeat. It’s a cycle. Most of the time, we don’t think too much about the why or how of it. Life is… Continue reading The Power of Awareness
Tag: psychology
The Silver Lining
"You have to do everything you can, you have to work your hardest, and if you do, if you stay positive, you have a shot at a silver lining." Silver Linings Playbook (2012) I've always loved the term "silver lining." I was never quite sure of its' origins, though, so I did some research to… Continue reading The Silver Lining
Before Self-love comes Self-acceptance
The hustle and bustle of life urges me to forget myself. I get caught up in all of it---to-do lists, cleaning, time running out, and trying to do more. In forgetting about myself, I forget about my priorities, too. I am human. I am fallible. This happens to the best of us. I preach it,… Continue reading Before Self-love comes Self-acceptance
Why you shouldn’t compare yourself to others
I HATE the word should and I just used it in the title of this article. I very rarely use this word, but I felt that in this case, it was fitting. I truly believe that you shouldn’t compare yourself to others. I feel so strongly about this because I have done this very thing… Continue reading Why you shouldn’t compare yourself to others
I am Whole
Do more. DO MORE. More this More that More this More that More this More that. Not enough. YOU. YOU’RE NOT ENOUGH. Not smart enough Not good enough. Not pretty enough. Not nice enough. Not this enough, Not that enough. Missing something. NOT WHOLE. YOU-- YOU’RE NOT WHOLE. Fill the whole with… Continue reading I am Whole
Gratitude: The Lovechild of Pain
We live in a society where gratitude is trendy. It’s good to be grateful. It’s a good thing. We are taught: I express gratitude, I, in some way, become happier. It’s a foolproof formula, right? Perhaps. Or perhaps, gratitude isn’t always our first reaction. Perhaps, we, as a society, have focused too much on… Continue reading Gratitude: The Lovechild of Pain
10 Things to Know about Pain
Pain wants to be recognized. If it isn’t, it will beckon for your attention until it is. Pain doesn’t understand reason or practicality. It needs recognition. 25 years of pushing down pain taught me this. I covered pain up with anything I could find. I escaped it all costs. I couldn’t bear to sit with… Continue reading 10 Things to Know about Pain
Beyond Wellness 