Authentic Living: A Course to Come Home to Yourself There was a time when I felt disconnected from my own life. I had followed all the “right” steps. And yet, something in me whispered, There’s more. Not more to do, but more to feel. More joy, more truth, more presence. That quiet nudge eventually became …
What is your favorite type of weather? When I was growing up, every winter I fell into a dark hole. It started when I was about 11 or so. I don't really know what came first. Was it obsessive compulsive disorder or depression? I remember the first time I experienced depression. I didn't understand what …
I would be happy if only....fill in the blank. My life had been filled with that phrase. It started when I was very young. If only: I didn't have that freckle on my faceI didn't have this compulsionI didn't have this obsessionI was thinI didn't have my pastI didn't have the regretsI had my soulmateI …
If you are a sensitive soul (feel things deeply including the energy around you), you may learn how to compartmentalize. To be able to keep going and cope, we learn how to put feelings/emotions in a box. However, it is equally important to take time to just breathe, be still. If not, we may start …
For some of us, dealing with anxiety and/or depression has been a roller coaster ride for much of our lives. We are up, we are down. We are on, we are off. When we feel good we want to hang onto those feelings and never let them go, sometimes to our own detriment. I mean …
If you know someone that suffers from anxiety or depression it can get better. One type of anxiety I am very familiar with is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Whether it is depression or anxiety, It can wreak such havoc on your life, joy and fun is completely non-existent. It lies, scares you, tells you your …
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