Understanding we are Worthy, Capable, Connected, and Called to Adventure for a more Joyful and Resilient Life
I wish I could say that this story about me accidentally hiding in a poison ivy patch is hyperbolic, but it's not. It is, however, a love story. It all began one summer when I was a camp director at a camp in Ohio. I loved being a camp director. In particular, I loved designing… Continue reading That Poison Ivy Patch: A Love Story
This post is about justice anxiety. Ever since I was young, I have felt a strong desire to work for a better world. I remember being especially concerned about issues of poverty and homelessness when I was a teenager. Do You have Justice Anxiety? As I grew older, I was still concerned about these issues,… Continue reading Justice Anxiety
I have been thinking about society and the good life lately. Let’s take a minute to think about the culture we live in. There are many good things about U.S. culture and cultures like it. But one of the negative aspects of our culture is that it often encourages a hyper-individualistic view of ourselves and… Continue reading You, Society, and the Good Life
There are two different views of human beings, and they matter a lot. The first view is the Winner-Loser View. This view of people suggests that people are divided into binary groups: winners and losers; good and bad; cool and uncool; us vs. them. When we hold this view, we become overly concerned about rules.… Continue reading Two Views of Human Beings
This post is about affirmations for people who hate affirmation. And I can understand why people sometimes hate affirmations, because I used to hate them, too. Affirmations are a tool a lot of people use to boost their confidence and peace. And I've known this for a while. But for many years I was highly… Continue reading Affirmations for People Who Hate Affirmations
It is the end of the year. It is a time when many of us have just celebrated Christmas or other holidays celebrations and are looking towards New Year. It is also a time when a lot of us freak out about our bodies and decide to go on a diet. If you are like… Continue reading Instead of Dieting in the New Year…
There is an important difference between self-esteem, dignity, and self-compassion. And this difference matters. Before I discuss this, I would like to discuss our current culture. I am concerned about our culture.[1] There are many reasons I am concerned about it, but one of the reasons is that it is increasingly clear that many of… Continue reading Self-Esteem, Dignity, and Self-Compassion
Unconditional love for ourselves and others is one of the main topics of my blog. I often refer to unconditional love as treating ourselves and others with dignity or respecting our light. While the idea of unconditional love sounds good initially, I find a lot of people are confused by or skeptical of it, and… Continue reading Q & A about Unconditional Love: Dispelling Common Misconceptions
You will notice that I have combined months six and seven into one blog post. There’s a reason for that. (This post is part of a blog series I write every month on a breathing exercise I began in May. You can find a link to other posts in the series at the end of… Continue reading Month Six and Seven of Beautiful Breathing: I Completely Surprise Myself
This is a brief post about change. Okay, now that I have finished the post, I will amend that: This is a medium-ish reflection on change. Grad school killed my ability to write brief reflections. My blog is focused on healing and strengthening our spirits through love, and love entails a certain amount of self-acceptance.… Continue reading Changing Habits When Change Feels Impossible