Self-esteem is an elusive creature in so many of our lives. I have made a series of self discoveries over the past few weeks regarding my self-esteem and my anxiety. I have come to the conclusion that, like so many of us, I have been in an abusive relationship all of my life. The irony... Continue Reading →
Natural beauty and quiet reflection can combine in a way that opens up all the channels of our minds and allows us to take in the world for what it truly is, a delicate, fragile paradise. It is like stepping out of the cave for the first time and opening one’s eyes to the vastness,... Continue Reading →
“The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven.” -John Milton, Paradise Lost This morning I experienced both hell and heaven within the span of about an hour. It was in the quietness of my home, in the comfort of my bed, and it... Continue Reading →
There is something I was pondering and found curious recently. We seem to be so quick to relish the beauty and perfection of nature and the natural world, and yet we are so critical of ourselves. We perceive ourselves as this flawed, separate, lacking being amidst everything and everyone outside of ourselves. Nature seems to... Continue Reading →
Love and compassion have not come easily to me over the years. It seems as though I have built up several walls that get in the way of truly embracing another person and opening myself up to emotional vulnerability. This extends beyond mere romantic relationships to my family and friends. It is about time I... Continue Reading →
Each day I try to think about things I am grateful for in an effort to bring light, meaning, and purpose into my life. In my search for wisdom, I continually come across multiple sources that state that generating feelings of gratitude can elevate your mood, your vibration, and your whole mindset and approach to... Continue Reading →
So today was a good day for me! I am elated and humbled by the experience I had today at work and keeping my mind calm and in the present moment. You know, work usually infuses me with anxiety and anticipated scenarios. It’s often draining mentally, it wears on my body, and it compounds over... Continue Reading →
Life is a curious and beautiful phenomenon we are all trying to sift our way through, keeping our heads above water, each bestowed with the daunting task of deciding what exactly it means for each of us. Life can be tricky and complicated. It’s the new existential crisis born out of abundance, out of oversaturation,... Continue Reading →
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