So, I’ve been a bit on edge the last two weeks. Whenever I’m home I’m carrying around a needy, clingy, whiny, and feisty baby. Thanks to teething, I’m unable to recognize my child. Had a little line of porcelain not exposed itself through his gums I would have called a priest to perform an exorcism. …
Stress My Dramatic And Unnecessary Response To Everyday Life Read More »
During these last few months, it’s become crystal clear just how much perspective and interpretation create a situation. The more I detach from feeling hurt/angry/offended, the more I see how much me feeling hurt fucks things up. Because the moment I feel hurt, I make it about the other person or situation. And when I …
Separating The Real From The Unreal AKA How I Stopped Myself From Fcking Up My Life Read More »
I’ve had so many AMAZING insights these last few weeks. What began as a desire to get to the core of my handicaps has now become a fierce determination to FINALLY take control of my life. I’ve shifted from being a victim with no control and zero options to being an empowered and unstoppable force …
My Conversation With Little Me (Ridiculous, I Know, But Read Before You Judge Ya’ll) Read More »
As this year has unfolded, I have suddenly and surprisingly become a pro-woman fanatic. A “Spiritual Feminist,” as I would call it. I never thought that I would be the kind of woman that lives and breathes “women stuff,” but I AM SO that woman. And I am so alive and fulfilled, I knock my …
So, I had the opportunity to tune in to myself today. We’re on a road trip and, naturally, there was some squabbling. About two hours in I was getting a little irritated. The kids were being noisy with their loud talking, squealing, and sound effects, and it began wearing on my nerves. I could feel …
This last week has kept me from writing, and that’s made things rough. I get great peace and pleasure from my time on here. It fulfills the hell outta me! Going without that kind of satisfaction really wears on my nerves now. It’s one thing to go without a fix, but it’s quite another to …
Coping With A Fulfillment Deficit And The Importance Of Screaming Read More »
So, Meet Mindful has this amazing blog that covers all sorts of wellness and relationship matters. Well, wellness and relationships are my cups of tea, so I like to write stuff for them from time to time. This article developed from a list of article topics they wanted writers to cover. There was a long …
Why People Cheat — My Thoughts + Ideas From Relationship Studies Read More »
Awww… Criticism… The opportunity to be criticized is as welcome as melting snow to a backyard full of dog crap. We see criticism as the equivalent as being shoved naked into a spotlight to have our insides picked apart. It can be a very emotional and traumatic experience, full of anger, bitterness, and tears. I …