As we move through the holiday seasons where friends and family gather, there’s the real-time aspect of how unhealthy relationships play out and how they can tear…… Read more “The Paradox of Boundaries”
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Our greatest strength comes from interconnection, not solitary strength
Photo posted on Facebook but Steven McSweeny “Most people think sequoias survive because they’re massive. But that’s not even close to the real reason. If you’ve ever…… Read more “Our greatest strength comes from interconnection, not solitary strength”
Science has proven that changing our inner dialogue changes our brain
Image created by Culture Collective Many of you know that I’ve long been an ardent proponent of doing the inner work to change how we think and…… Read more “Science has proven that changing our inner dialogue changes our brain”
How to change what you see in your social media feed
Are you getting overwhelmed by your social media feeds being very negative?
Some people have been swearing off social media entirely to escape the negativity the algorithms are feeding to them.
What if you don’t want to get off social media because it’s a good way to keep in touch with friends and family? Can anything be done?
1 of the steps towards growth and maturity
I’ve learned to keep an observer’s position most of the time in my life and to not jump in too quickly. This allows me time to gather…… Read more “1 of the steps towards growth and maturity”
Scientifically speaking: The power of speaking kindly to ourselves and to others
The words we say to ourselves are powerful. If we speak harshly and unkindly to ourselves, we bring in anxiety and depression into our minds and hearts, while speaking gently and kindly to ourselves is healing and helps inner peace and happiness to grow.
This video shows the incredible power of words on the formation of ice crystals, and since our bodies are mostly water, words have incredible power on us too! Imagine the effect on our health too!
What women say vs what men are hearing… in the dating world
I opted out of the dating world a couple of months ago, feeling discouraged with what I was encountering. I wasn’t on the buzzy dating apps, instead…… Read more “What women say vs what men are hearing… in the dating world”
Aging well and eating well
I’m just over a year away from turning 65, so staying healthy and aging well is top of mind. When I lost my health due to chronic…… Read more “Aging well and eating well”
Small acts of self care for when you’re overloaded and don’t seem to care
The concept of self care seems to go all over the page from shopping trips and manicures, to going on an Ayahuasca retreat, to meditating for an…… Read more “Small acts of self care for when you’re overloaded and don’t seem to care”
Overcoming having been othered, and why you may not be as “different” or as rejected as you might believe!
I had to chew on this post by Dr. Stein, Alienation, Music, and Finding a Soulmate, for a little bit, probably because I spent many years feeling…… Read more “Overcoming having been othered, and why you may not be as “different” or as rejected as you might believe!”
What does your weekly “emotional watering” schedule look like?
“Emotional watering” is a phrase I invented when I was thinking about how some people need multiple times daily emotional feeding while others seem to be very…… Read more “What does your weekly “emotional watering” schedule look like?”
Donating to tornado victims in St. Louis, MO.
I live in St. Louis, and 3 weeks ago on May 16, 2025, a tornado touched down and decimated parts of Forest Park and neighborhoods north that…… Read more “Donating to tornado victims in St. Louis, MO.”
What doesn’t kill you isn’t what’s going to make you stronger!
The meme above (text below) really struck me since it was a phrase I heard a lot growing up and as an adult, often heard spoken by…… Read more “What doesn’t kill you isn’t what’s going to make you stronger!”
Pushing beyond the stigma of “Self-healing” or “Self-help”
Kathy – K E Garland – has been quite frank in her book, In Search of a Salve, Memoir of a Sex Addict about her own self-healing…… Read more “Pushing beyond the stigma of “Self-healing” or “Self-help””
Integrity… is it lost? Some signs that someone has integrity
Character and integrity used to be much more highly valued. A person’s word used to seal a deal. Honor was prized. No matter what a person’s religious…… Read more “Integrity… is it lost? Some signs that someone has integrity”
Tamara Kulish 