Quote and meme by ChildrenofLight As 2023 starts, you may be wondering where to start on your self-healing journey. Looking at what triggers us is an excellent…… Read more “Your triggers are your teachers”
Tag: healing
Throw out the resolutions!
Throw the resolutions out the window! Just start by speaking kinder and gentler to yourself! Throw out the harsh and judgmental self-talk. What comes out of the…… Read more “Throw out the resolutions!”
“Keep your energy in a bottle” – advice I received during chronic illness
Quote from lessonslearnedinlife.com I’ve had this post simmering for a while, but with the busyness of the holidays upon us, we all could use this reminder! Years…… Read more ““Keep your energy in a bottle” – advice I received during chronic illness”
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?”
Posts for Mental Health Day October 10
The things that had the BIGGEST impact on my own mental health were teaching myself to like myself, suspending judgment, practicing speaking kindly instead of cruelly to myself, and allowing this whole set of tools to rewire my brain!
I know it sounds very innocuous, but HOW we see ourselves and speak to ourselves is foundational to developing more tools, for how quickly or how slowly we heal and grow, how we see the possible solutions, and how we implement them long-term.
Purge by fire… could this help you?
Once again I’m inspired by a fellow blogger to write a post. Katherin Garland writes about the need to release and purge people, energy, and memories from…… Read more “Purge by fire… could this help you?”
Miracles of healing: how this manifests
Here’s a truth: “Ultimately we’re each responsible for our own healing”… yet how do we even know what the first step is to achieve that, let alone…… Read more “Miracles of healing: how this manifests”
The ‘Difficult Person Test’ – something we needed but were afraid to ask for!
I was laughing when I first read the title of the article “The ‘Difficult Person Test’ Measures 7 Key Traits—Here’s What To Know” (written by Natalie Arroyo…… Read more “The ‘Difficult Person Test’ – something we needed but were afraid to ask for!”
Anxiety – dealing with the shoulds and coulds…
January is typically a difficult month for me with the extreme cold and with the very short daylight hours, I usually struggle with depression, anxiety, lack of…… Read more “Anxiety – dealing with the shoulds and coulds…”
Forgiving is difficult, and doesn’t equal allowing the person to hurt us again!
I just replied to Rita regarding this difficult topic which prompted me to write my own post about it! Forgiveness is an ongoing process! Photo and quote…… Read more “Forgiving is difficult, and doesn’t equal allowing the person to hurt us again!”
“What kind of love do I allow in my life?”
Artwork by Tamara KulishAvailable on Fine Art America Here are a few questions many men and women have at various times: “Will I meet someone special?”, “Will…… Read more ““What kind of love do I allow in my life?””
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?”
Healing Art… Does it Exist?
Art by Tamara KulishAvailable on Fine Art America Years ago I was a true skeptic when I heard about healing art, even though I was an artist…… Read more “Healing Art… Does it Exist?”
An answer to dealing with the Inner Critic!
This post was inspired by an answer I wrote to The Good, The Truth, The Beautiful Photo and quote by Tamara Kulish Available on Fine Art America…… Read more “An answer to dealing with the Inner Critic!”
Teaching ourselves to like, even to love ourselves is the best gift we can give ourselves!
“Teaching ourselves to like, even to love ourselves is the best gift we can give ourselves!” Tamara Kulish Photo and quote by Tamara Kulish Available on Fine…… Read more “Teaching ourselves to like, even to love ourselves is the best gift we can give ourselves!”