Self-love
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About 5 weeks ago, I embarked on a new mindfulness adventure by signing myself up for a Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Strategies or MBSR course. There’s a significant amount of research about the health benefits of MSBR for people with chronic health conditions and chronic pain. My goal in signing up for the course was…
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Yes, you read that right. I am back on the therapist market after my first new therapist broke up with me after our first 45 minute session. It was my shortest relationship ever. In all seriousness, the reason for the breakup was totally understandable and I appreciate her honesty. We just weren’t a fit and…
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Sunday morning instead of sitting in a pew I walked among a cathedral of trees. I walked paths that so many have walked before me and fell deeper in love with “my forest”. Technically it’s not actually my forest as it’s open to the public, but in my soul it’s mine. This irrational thinking could…
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The end of the year is upon us and I have no doubt you are seeing the same social media posts that talk about what people have learned, accomplished, and experienced this year. In that spirit, I decided to create my own list of what I accomplished in 2024. I realize this list of accomplishments…
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In an earlier post I declared myself the What-If Champion. I should also be considered the “Saving Others” champion. I am an expert at swooping in, taking on burdens that aren’t mine to bear, solving problems I didn’t cause, and taking responsibility for issues that have nothing to do with me. If I’d have been…