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
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
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: 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
via Daily Prompt: Survive Have I told you , there is a song for pretty much every word? There is. It is a fun game to play. You should try it sometime. Survive.. This appears to play a vital role in our goals as humans.. animals.. plants.. etc.. Have you ever thought about it? Multiplication … Continue reading I Will Survive… Hey Hey
Good gravy. I have a lot of thoughts in my head and I have been struggling to get them out clearly for a bit. So here’s to hoping that this blog makes sense. I have told you before that I struggle with compassion. I also struggle with grace and mercy. I struggle with letting people … Continue reading Grace, Mercy and Compassion
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
Accepting The Peace 