The COVID-19 pandemic was our collective experience with Nihilism, a realization that we could die and no matter what we did or believed in would make any…… Read more “Life after Nihilism”
Tag: addiction
The Art of Giving ourselves permission to move ahead with a dream
Sometimes we just get stuck, bogged down by doubts and perceived taboos. Photo and quote by Tamara Kulish. Click to see merch on Fine Art America When…… Read more “The Art of Giving ourselves permission to move ahead with a dream”
Could you be a “Co-dependent” and not know it?
Co-dependency was a refuge for me when I was married to an alcoholic and drug addict. I was set up to become a co-dependent person from the…… Read more “Could you be a “Co-dependent” and not know it?”
The skinny trend… going to any extreme is unhealthy… What anorexia taught me about recovery…
TRIGGER WARNING: This post talks about anorexia and self-harm.
4) The only person who was going to step in to save me, turned out to actually be myself!
The road to recovery and the road to becoming healthy is fundamentally ours to walk, sometimes alone, sometimes with support, but ultimately, we need to do it for ourselves!
The progressively shifting line of understanding what is healthy and helps growth
The line between what we think is healthy and unhealthy will shift as we go through life. We may like to think the understanding of what is…… Read more “The progressively shifting line of understanding what is healthy and helps growth”
My reimagined Archive Posts: mostly organized now!
I’ve spent a little time rearranging the Archived Posts page, to help you better find what you may need! I had some fun with this new format…… Read more “My reimagined Archive Posts: mostly organized now!”
Dear GOP, now that you’ve saved unwanted babies, how are you going to save unwanted children from being abused?
Dear GOP, now that you’ve saved unwanted babies, how are you going to save unwanted children from being abused? You’ve cut back the services families need and…… Read more “Dear GOP, now that you’ve saved unwanted babies, how are you going to save unwanted children from being abused?”
There is no enlightenment outside of daily life – Thich Nhat Hanh
There is no enlightenment outside of daily life – Thich Nhat Hanh “There is no enlightenment outside of daily life.” – Thich Nhat Hanh Wow! When we…… Read more “There is no enlightenment outside of daily life – Thich Nhat Hanh”
What is Shifting, and is it really so new? Is it good for Mental Health?
Please read this interesting article ‘Reality shifting’ where users say they’re transported to another life has exploded on TikTok, but former shifters say it harmed their mental…… Read more “What is Shifting, and is it really so new? Is it good for Mental Health?”
Is Love Enough to Help Someone Kick a Drug Habit?
The other morning the quote below surprised me in my Inbox, and I feel it directly relates to the struggles with addiction as well as the difficulties…… Read more “Is Love Enough to Help Someone Kick a Drug Habit?”
Confessions of a Former Anorexic
Life Rhino – Let nothing stand in your way “Be kinder to yourself.And then let your kindness flood the world.” – Pema Chodron I am a former…… Read more “Confessions of a Former Anorexic”
A healthy outside starts from the inside! Part 2
No photo credit “A healthy outside starts from the inside!” People often comment on how young I look and ask me what I do! Having had chronic…… Read more “A healthy outside starts from the inside! Part 2”
Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace.
Facebook Buddha Heart “Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace.” – Dalai Lama There is so much anger and fear being purposely stirred…… Read more “Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace.”
If you never heal from what hurt you, you’ll bleed on people who didn’t cut you.
Isn’t this the truth?! As long as we’re unhealed, even raw from our past, there is spill-over onto other people. I’ve experienced it, from when I ended…… Read more “If you never heal from what hurt you, you’ll bleed on people who didn’t cut you.”
Be who you want to be, not what others want to see.
“Be who you want to be, not what others want to see.” It takes courage to step away from the Instagram crowd and just be you. Likewise,…… Read more “Be who you want to be, not what others want to see.”