When it comes to eating disorders, healing looks different for everyone. When a person says that they are healed from their disorder, that might not necessarily mean the absence of it. Being healed might simply mean having more power over the eating disorder voice than you did when the eating disorder was full blown. Maybe… Continue reading Being Healed From It Does Not Always Mean The Absence Of It
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3 Things I’ve Learned From Being Alone
Be Alone. Eat alone, take yourself on dates, sleep alone. In the midst of this you will learn about yourself. You will grow, you will figure out what inspires you, you will curate your own dreams, your own beliefs, your own stunning clarity, and when you do meet the person who makes your cells dance,… Continue reading 3 Things I’ve Learned From Being Alone
If Only I…
As I was walking into my apartment this afternoon I was thinking about a quote that I came across the other day on Pinterest. I know money doesn't fix all problems, but it sure would fix my money problem. That quote was the beginning of my afternoon thought cycle. I allowed my mind to drift… Continue reading If Only I…
3 Things I’ve Gained From Yoga
When I was 17 years old I found something that helped me a whole lot. YOGA. There are 3 specific things that I have gained from yoga: -Self-Compassion -Awareness of my body -Emotional balance The first time I went to yoga class I did not have patience with myself or my body. I ended up pushing… Continue reading 3 Things I’ve Gained From Yoga
What about the Grey?
A grey area in a world that doesn't like gray areas... but the grey areas are where you find the complexity...it's where you find the humanity... and it's where you find the truth. -Jon Ronson I've sat in front of my laptop for at least 20 minutes trying to figure out how to best world… Continue reading What about the Grey?
Things aren’t always as they appear…
When I first saw this picture I felt a little scared because I imagined myself walking down those stairs. When I took a second glance at the picture I started laughing because I realized it was a mirror on the stairs because I saw the picture of the clouds in the mirror. Do we always think… Continue reading Things aren’t always as they appear…
The Quest for Control
I asked the photograhper if I could keep the dress...He said no...SO I decided not to smile and ruin the picture. I was 5 years old. The photographer thought it was funny, my parents thought it was funny....me? I was pissed and wanted to scream. I still remember taking that picture and how unbelievibly tight… Continue reading The Quest for Control
Strawberry Wine
I remember the first time I sang in front of people. I was thirteen years old auditioning for the Colgate Country Showdown. The first song I sang was "Strawberry Wine" by Deana Carter, and the second song I sang was "He Gets That From Me" by Reba McEntire. I remember when the audio guy handed… Continue reading Strawberry Wine
Be Here Now
What would our lives look like if we were truly in the present moment when visiting with our friends. What would our lives look like if we were intentionalabout how we spent our time? There are apps that tell us how much time we spend on social media, but what would it be like if… Continue reading Be Here Now
Imagination
One of my favorite gifts that I ever got for Christmas as a child was a walkman. Some of you are probably wondering what that is. Back before CDs there were these things called tapes. You could put a tape inside of a walkman (like a CD player) and listen to songs. I would listen… Continue reading Imagination
