When time and weather permits, I enjoy walking various trails along the Hudson River in upstate New York. Once I’ve found a particularly beautiful, secluded
Kindness Changes Everything
When time and weather permits, I enjoy walking various trails along the Hudson River in upstate New York. Once I’ve found a particularly beautiful, secluded
I’m often asked about how I feel since I came out about my mental illness to the world and the answer is always the same:
Linda, my godmother, has been a constant source of inspiration for me since my high school years. Through her grace and compassion, she showed me
People comment often wondering how I stay positive, how I keep doing all I do in the face of what I live with. How can
The girl was at work when one of her coworkers said something demeaning about her work, and she immediately got upset, felt defensive, and thought
When it comes to self care and self-kindness, many of us find the options are few and far between if we don’t have a few
Is it unkind to be assertive? There is a difference between being assertive and being aggressive. We all have needs to be met. There is
There are many misconceptions about what it’s like to be a sexual assault survivor. One particularly harmful assumption is that survivors are affected by their experience
“Your body is precious. It is your vehicle for awakening. Treat it with care.” Ever since I started blogging in September 2012, I haven’t had
Dear Friends, For many years of my life I struggled to bring the light of love and awareness into the pain and anguish of being
Each of us has an ever-faithful companion-presence. Something that is always with us. Something that helps us live with inner integrity and depth, to see
Kintsugi : Perfectionism, Mastery, Self-Compassion and Creativity by Tim TimmiA musing on creativity and the seeking of mastery and self-compassion through the embracing of beauty
Self-Love Morning Routine – (How To) by Alison Cebulla In 2012 I gave myself a challenge: I couldn’t say anything negative about anyone else or
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Lots to do? Sometimes we need to do nothing for a while so that we can come back, to face our challenges, renewed and with
3 Things That Happen When You Have Inner Peace by Amanda Johnson How many times have you heard a child share a dream for world
9 Simple Steps to Mindful Breathing and Rest (Self-Kindness) Have somewhere you can sit that is comfortable for you and quiet. Sit. Where possible, make
Some lovely, simple ideas for how to take time off to center yourself at the office, at home, outdoors or wherever else you might happen
A Doctor-Professor answers the old question “What is the single best thing we can do for our health” in a completely new way. Dr. Mike
Many people spend so much time helping others with their problems that they can often neglect their own needs. YOU are important too, so please…
45 Life Lessons by Regina Brett 1. Life isn’t fair, but it’s still good. 2. When in doubt, just take the next small step. 3.
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3 Simple Steps to Be Kinder to Yourself by Tunisia Jolyn Ever had a friend who was going through a tough time and called you