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
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
My tea spilt. It was earl grey tea. I just wanted tea. That is all. I have been looking at anger in my life. And my relationship to it recently. We’re pretty good friends, Anger and I . There’s this thing in the counseling world that categorizes the stages of change. Its used in grief. … Continue reading When Feelings Cloud Your Reality
I went to a local conference for Counselors and Social Workers a few weeks ago. It was pretty informational. I enjoyed it. The last session was about self care, and one of the points the speaker drove home was compassion. Compassion Fatigue, Compassion toward your clients, and compassion toward yourself. She sited a rebound Compassion … Continue reading Being Compassionate Toward Yourself (Anger Part 3 Probably)
Life is funny. We live in this little bubble of a family system and those closest to it. We believe that everyone’s life looks just like ours until we are taught otherwise. Schools try to teach us this, but, let’s be honest, we mostly only pay enough attention to make sure we pass the class … Continue reading Where did you Come From? Where Did you Go?
Life is full of them, there are developmental theorist that write books about them. Among the many things that are thrown at us during our time on earth: Life transitions sometimes leave us wishing we had someone to walk alongside us during them. Some may include, but are not limited too.. A parent with a … Continue reading Life Transitions
via Daily Prompt: Sunny Smiler’s never lose and Frowner’s Never win… Have you ever heard that song? My grandmother is full of fun little songs like that. I love her. Words are very important to me. They help me remember things. I have two tattoos of words on my wrist and forearm. The one … Continue reading Let the Sunshine in , Face it with a Grin…
via Daily Prompt: Wheel For a long time, I found myself overwhelmed a lot of the time. I would let my feelings and emotions toward a certain situation or event drive my actions. For example: If someone was annoying me, I’d do one of a couple of things. I’d either yell at them and tell … Continue reading Getting Off the Emotional Roller Coaster
via Daily Prompt: Bottle I had a lesson in gratitude this weekend. It is easy to get caught up in our own personal lives and get annoyed and frustrated with our own situations that we lose sight of the bigger picture. I struggle with being grateful for the blessings I have in my life. I … Continue reading Bottled Water is the Best
Accepting The Peace 