Something I struggle with is self compassion. I was introduced to the research and teaching of Kristin Neff. She has developed self compassion exercises and mindfulness . I was introduced to this about 3 years ago. I have come to accept that the only way to genuinely experience peace is to meet yourself, and your … Continue reading Compassion
If you’ve been to or heard about counseling at all- there are a few stigmas that are associated with it. I’m not going to counseling because you’re going to analyze me, or ask how something makes me feel. And I don’t want to discuss any inner child stuff. These are all valid concerns – and … Continue reading Your Inner Child
We live in a culture that condemns feelings and emotions that are not viewed as “positive”. Read each statement and become aware of body sensations and any thoughts or feelings that come up. Pull yourself up from your boot straps. Calm down, you really need thicker skin. You are too sensitive. You get upset too … Continue reading All the Feels
I want to start this off by saying up front. I am not a theologian , I did not graduate from seminary. So the contents of this blog, as are most blogs, stem from perception, interpretation and personal experience. That being said: I hope you find encouragement if you are one whose mind goes back and … Continue reading Scripture and Emotions. Part 1
Muscle Memory is cool. Our brains are cool. I think it is awesome that if we do something enough times, our brains will do it automatically. Like walking, talking, playing an instrument. Learning a sport. Driving. (Okay so this one is not in my muscle memory very well maybe. 😉 ). This is all … Continue reading When Can We Stop Fighting?
I am one who appreciates justice. Even more, I am quick to want people to pay for what they've done, or rather, what I perceive they have done. This is something that I have worked on and grown in during the course of my life. Something I have struggled with has been dealing with the … Continue reading Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Your Anger Part 2
If you find yourself in search of a counselor, and you, like many people, want to be sure that you get the best one. I want to provide you with information that will help you in your search. First off: In order to be a licensed counselor in the state of texas, one must have … Continue reading My Counselor is an LPC-Intern What does that Mean?
Can I be honest? If I think about it too much, I can begin to obsess over approval. Did I upset them? Did I over react?Did I show too much emotion? Are they taking advantage of me?Will they take advantage of me?What steps do I need to take to avoid this? The questions above are … Continue reading Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Your Anger Part 1
via Daily Prompt: Panic So , This prompt is best explained with a story of the time I had a full on panic attack because of a phone. A few years a go, I was working through a lot of personal things. I was accepting that I had a lot of anxiety and panic stored … Continue reading One Time I Lost My Phone
via Daily Prompt: Generous For the longest time, I promise I had this sign on my forehead that said, ” Please , I don’t mind, Take advantage of me. ” I have only recently realized that being Generous is not a bad thing, but one must hold to boundaries, or one will get beat … Continue reading Generosity: What if its not Returned?
Accepting The Peace 