I think I existed in survival mode my entire school career. I tried to make the teacher happy, tried to be noticed. I was noticed by doing the best work, and I was noticed by my behavior. And then I was worthy. I aimed to please. It was a good day when the teacher said …
I had no clue I was stuck in my own negativity. Everything was a problem. Nothing was good enough. There was always something better, something more. My language was negative, and so were my thoughts. When I was able to slow down, I started to notice all of this. Awareness. I was seeing what was …
I’m starting with myself. I will try to understand. I will educate myself. I will accept how much I don’t know. I will listen. I will learn about myself. I will learn about my privilege. I will learn about the disconnect between our country’s leaders and its people. I will make sure my kids know …
Anxiety is strong. She used to be my BFF. I know her well. I thought she was looking out for me, but she was in it for herself. Have you had a friend like that? I couldn’t see it. Anxiety wants you to listen to her. She badgers you relentlessly. But she isn’t to be …
I’ve learned to recognize my fear. It shows up every day, in many different ways. And it never fails to show up when I do the things I’ve always dreamed of. My heart’s racing. I feel like I’m floating. It’s hard to focus. My mind is active. I’m scattered. I’m excited to do these things, …
You closed the door. You turned on the music. You lit the candle. You placed that soft, heavy blanket over your lap. You are here, now. Remember where you’ve been, but only to help you appreciate this place you are now. Dream about where you’re going, but only to feel excited for the possibilities. Your …
It didn’t really occur to me that I was depressed. I was certain I was failing at life. I watched other people - family, friends, random shoppers at the grocery store, the couple on the next towel at the beach. I watched and I studied. Sometimes we made eye contact. Wait a minute, I thought …
Dear old me, I remember how it feels to know there has to be a different way. There is a different way, you just have to find it. There’s a whole life waiting for you. And it’s time. I know you can’t see that path running parallel to the one you’re on now, but it’s …
I read this: Live in the moment… Be here now… This moment is all there is… Enjoy the present moment… I heard this: Forget about everything else in your life! Forget about all the shit you did in the past! Don’t think about how that person hurt you! And the future – who cares?! Who …
Your body is tired. Your mind is tired. It’s been ages since they were at peace. Were they ever? Your soul is awake and full of light. I’ve been here waiting. Speaking, drowned out by the noise. You heard me. I know this because of all those times. Those times you heard me beyond the …
