For the better part of my childhood, I sought wisdom, I sought guidance from people. I suppose its been engrained in me, and a way of living for me: the desire to understand an glean from those around me. Today’s Daily Stoic meditation had this topic: Take a good hard look at people’s ruling principle, … Continue reading I Can’t Think of A Catchy Title But Here’s A Cute Picture
I have been reading The Daily Stoic for a few weeks now. And I have gotten a lot out of it. I think more though, because I have accepted it as a part of my growth in my mindfulness practice, it has provided a deeper understanding and personal growth in a few main areas. Here are … Continue reading Deep Work
So , Truth: I am already over the Sunday thing. Maybe I’ll try it again later. I’ll also try not to bombard you with blogs. Seriously. Thank you for sticking with me and continuing to read. I want to steer away from the topic of emotions and talk about something different. As a counselor, … Continue reading Keep Reading: The Story Isn’t Over
When do you seek others advice or guidance on a decision or aspect of your life? There is wisdom in being connected to people and in relationship with people to keep ourselves aware and in times where we are too close to a situation to be able to be objective in what is healthy, unhealthy … Continue reading Teachable Opinions Get Confusing
I am honored that people read my blog. I am honored that I get to learn from people. I am grateful for life. I’ve deleted , posted and edited, then deleted- and edited then posted this specific post like 5 times. And I realized it’s because this one feels vulnerable. But I post it in … Continue reading The Post I Deleted 5 Times
Anxiety has become a topic that has sparked my interest in my counseling practice and life in general. Specifically, how people relate to it. Tell me if you can relate to any of this: When life is going smooth, it is pretty easy to challenge your thoughts. Except for maybe those jokes people tell that … Continue reading Anxiety : Boo
I enjoy new years. They allow for reflection and goal setting, and gratitude. We all experience many things during the short years we have on earth. Sometimes they are enjoyable, sometimes they are excruciating , but they all make up what we get to call life. I don’t really have a word for this new … Continue reading Gratitude: The Blog I Never Thought I’d Write.
Growing up, I struggled with comparison. And , if I am not aware, my mind still gets in that trap today. Look at him, he has everything he ever wanted. Look at her, she has the job I want, He’s reached a place in his career that I would kill for. They have the car … Continue reading Find Your Lane. You Will Thrive There.
There are a few pivotal moments in my life that I can look at and confidently say, “this was a critical part of the plot in my story thus far. ” Now grant it, I hopefully will have many more than I’ve had in my short 28 years of life, but here you go. First- … Continue reading Plot Points
Here’s the deal. We were all created with feelings and emotions. They help us experience life and all it has to offer us. They also were given to us to keep us safe. Joy and happiness are there to help us build memories and build positive attachments with the ones we love. Sadness comes in … Continue reading Relationships with Our Emotions and Feelings
Accepting The Peace 