A Think Piece In Progress: from a sassy girl with a curious mind, big attitude, and growing soul.
I found this post I never published, it's about a year old and it still resonates with me. The art of letting things go and speaking your mind is so important. But it takes practice. I heard this song the other day, it struck a chord with me, actually it inspired me to write again.… Continue reading Boiling Water
I've have recently been working on my morning routine and mediation is one of the items on my list. I recognize that I need this for my mind... for my persistent cranky ass attitude. Meditation is not easy for me, but it has a serious impact on my days. It is necessary to just stop… Continue reading Just Sit The Fuck Down
Some days later.... life just seems to get in the way sometimes. That is okay though. I knew that between working doubles, trying to get chores done, and taking care of myself I had to slow down and focus on the day-to-day. Meditation is a practice, it doesn't always come easily, sometimes you don't have… Continue reading Heart Chakra
Day 3: Solar Plexus Chakra - Personal Power - Manipura “Honor Oneself” Location: upper part of the belly, where the diaphragm rests. Energy Connection to the physical body: Stomach, pancreas, adrenals, upper intestine, gallbladder, liver, and middle spine Energy Connection to the emotional/mental body: Trust, fear and intimidation, self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-respect. Care of oneself and others,responsibility… Continue reading Solar Plexus
I've been feeling very much out of tune lately. I haven't felt grounded or connected to myself. It is actually very easy to let this happen, taking the time to go inward and heal takes willingness and patience. I decided it was time to tune into my deeper self and start to heal from the inside.… Continue reading Root Chakra
"The world is not respectable; it is mortal, tormented, confused, deluded forever; but it is shot through with beauty, with love, with glints of courage and laughter; and in these, the spirit blooms timidly and struggles to the light amid the thorns." -George Santayana Humans are messy and delusional. We all have a life full… Continue reading The Human Condition
What I've learned from a one year old pup named Oliver *Patience can be achieved, I'm actually ashamed by my lack of patience on a daily basis when I see him execute his so well. *Throwing attitude around because you are a strong, independent dog, who wants things their own way is a thing. But… Continue reading Simple Lessons
It is easy for us to react, in fact most of us react rather than act. The definition of react is to change in response to a stimulus; to act in opposition to a force or influence. While the definition of act is the process of doing, something done voluntarily. When we react we… Continue reading Act Vs. React
I own a daily mediation book by Mark Nepo called, The Book of Awakening, his writing is beautiful and inspiring. I try to read each day, that rarely happens, but at least I make the attempt. The passage I read from the other day struck me so I wanted to share it. The Ordinary Art: Before fixing… Continue reading The Ordinary Art
To all my 20 somethings: Don't grow up it's a trap! I've decided that my life is organized chaos. Some days I'm happy simply because I've paid rent and I have food in the fridge. I've accepted that bills aren't going away, the To-Do lists never end, dinner won't make itself and cooking for one… Continue reading The Beautiful Paradox of Being A 20 Something
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