I believe in the power of self-love, but I also believe that self-love is quite different from how many people think of it. People often think that self-love is going on shopping trips, getting manis and pedis, and treating one's self to chocolate and other delectable delights. And certainly these things can play a role… Continue reading Three Awesome Gifts I Have Given Myself in the Last Decade
This is Valentine's Day weekend, and my blog is called Love is Stronger. I named my blog this because I think love is one of the most important topics in the world. Gaining a better understanding of it has made a profound difference in my life. So, for these reasons, it seems like a good… Continue reading 7 Things I have Learned about Love in the Last Decade
Reflection I want to remind you today that you have permission to make mistakes and fail. You also have permission to feel sad, to take naps, and to take a break. You are already worthy, and your purpose is not to get your "to-do" list done or to win at everything or to be the… Continue reading Letting Your Light Shine vs. Slave-Driving Yourself: A Brief Reflection and Practice
I used to hate affirmations. And then I figured out how to use them in a powerful way. So I wrote this post about affirmations for people who hate affirmations. Here is How it Happened I remember a popular SNL skit from the eighties. In the skit, there was a guy, Stuart Smalley, who looks… Continue reading Affirmations for People Who Hate Affirmations
Authentic self-love is essential for our personal well-being, but it is often misunderstood. Misconceptions One common misconception of self-love is that it is the same as selfishness and narcissism. I have written more about why it is neither of these things here and here. Another common misconception about self-love is that it is primarily about showering… Continue reading Why Self-Love is Different from Shopping Trips and Pedicures
I opened my heart To me, and in doing so I opened my heart To you. ~Shelly Johnson
Somewhere at some point in your life, someone made you feel second-rate. They tried to make you feel like you weren't one of the cool or special people. Or they tried to make you feel like you were ugly or dumb or unfashionable or uncool or ungodly or lazy or impractical or a drag or… Continue reading If You Feel Second-Rate Today
This is the fifth post in a series about recovering from perfectionism and self-hate, and it is is about trusting love. You can find links to the other posts in the series at the end of this post. Step #5: I asked Love to show me how to trust it. One of the most painful… Continue reading Step Five: Trusting Love
First of all, I didn't really hate Jennifer Aniston. We just had a bit of a falling out, but I will get to that in a minute. What I want to talk about first is how I survived curly hair, which is no easy task. I have always had curly hair, and I have the… Continue reading How I Survived Curly Hair and Stopped Hating Jennifer Aniston: A New Year Reflection
Life can be painful and traumatic, and we all carry wounds in our hearts from difficult situations, relationships, and events in our life. These wounds can make it difficult for us to feel confident, to bounce back from difficult times, and to pursue our potential. What we need in times like this is unconditional love.… Continue reading Healing Our Hearts Through Kindness
