I believe in magic, serendipity and the love the universe has for each one of us. The movie “The Secret” inspired a whole movement of people intent…… Read more “Everyday magic we experience”
Tag: personal development
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!
Have you always wanted to write a book but don’t know how to get started?
It’s been a long time since I wrote about my off-beat methods for writing, so I thought I’d share them here again with you. From time to…… Read more “Have you always wanted to write a book but don’t know how to get started?”
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”
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.
Teaching our kids about adult predators in an understandable manner
We don’t want to have difficult discussions with our kids which expose them to the darker side of life and people, but it’s necessary, for their safety…… Read more “Teaching our kids about adult predators in an understandable manner”
How meditative walks can help jumpstart creativity!
I’ve mentioned here before that one of the tools in my toolkit is to take meditative walks. These have been great for both my fitness and for…… Read more “How meditative walks can help jumpstart creativity!”
“Boys don’t cry” – a big lie that hurts men deeply
“Boys don’t cry” is an enduring lie told to boys which ends up crippling many men’s ability to handle emotions – all of them! Photo and quote…… Read more ““Boys don’t cry” – a big lie that hurts men deeply”
My book: Now available through Walmart.com!
I was surfing the internet, and discovered something really cool! My book: Now is available through Walmart.com! I was so pleasantly surprised to see this!! I hope…… Read more “My book: Now available through Walmart.com!”
Start today, start tomorrow, just start!
I read this somewhere on Facebook I think, and really wanted to share this wonderful concept: Start today, start tomorrow, just start! What do I love most…… Read more “Start today, start tomorrow, just start!”
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”
Drawing without being able to see, and other miracles!
Since I read the article “Painting without sight” from THE PAINTER’S KEYS, I’ve been marveling about being able to do things without having a frame of reference…… Read more “Drawing without being able to see, and other miracles!”
Today I just want to give you some love!
Today I just want to give you some love, because you probably need it! No matter what’s going on in your life, please know that you matter!…… Read more “Today I just want to give you some love!”
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!”
Happy Day of LOVE!
May this day be the day you start your journey to discovering self-love!! You are worthy! You are loved! You are special! For today, practice suspending judgment!…… Read more “Happy Day of LOVE!”