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An Intense Yoga Experience
I had an intense yoga experience last week that I wanted to share about here. You may wonder why and it’s actually because this is my blog and I can share whatever I want to on it. Lol, just kidding. But before I share the experience you may need some backstory. Backstory I’m sure I’ve… Continue reading
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Why Are People Like This?
Have you ever dealt with someone who can never change their mind about something or can never admit when they’re in the wrong? Even with tiny little things. Like you can say it’s 1 p.m and they say no it’s actually 2 p.m and so you show them your watch and prove that it’s 1… Continue reading
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Building Mental Health Literacy: Why Structured Support Matters
Image credit Unsplash We’re talking about mental health more than ever, which is a huge step forward. But talking about it is one thing; truly understanding it is another. This is where mental health literacy comes in. It’s the next crucial step to building communities that don’t just know about mental health struggles but can… Continue reading
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Expectations Can Warp Reality
Last week, I had a very illuminating therapy session which I thought I would share here. I came to an epiphany that maybe some of you have already reached but for me it was super eye opening. It had to do with expectations and how expectations can warp reality. For the longest time, I judged… Continue reading
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Embracing The Power To Live By Marsha Ingrao Review
About The Author Marsha Ingrao is an author, editor, and founder of Story Chat Digest, an interactive literary community where writers and readers connect through short stories, poetry, and thoughtful discussion. A retired educator, she brings a lifelong love of learning and storytelling to her work. She is the editor of the Story Chat Digest… Continue reading
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Between the Frost and the Thaw (Guest Post)
Note: Between the Frost and the Thaw is a guest post by George Sheppard. There are seasons that stretch you thin in ways words can’t quite describe. You’re not where you were, but not where you’re going either. You wake up every day in the middle — between endings that still echo and beginnings that haven’t yet… Continue reading
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Anxiety: When the Mind Starts to Race (Guest Post)
Note: Anxiety: When the Mind Starts to Race is a guest post written by Stuart Sanderson and first appeared on his site. There are days when the world doesn’t fall silent, it becomes unbearably loud. Thoughts accelerate, the heart thumps a little too hard, and the ordinary suddenly feels precarious. Anxiety has a way of turning… Continue reading
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Art Therapy- The Best Kind Of Therapy?
You may have noticed my absence. If you’ve read a few of my last posts, you know I’m particularly busy at the moment. Although I have been busy, don’t worry it’s not been all work. I’ve been having fun indulging in my hobbies too. Recently, I’ve been doing some art therapy- aka creating some art… Continue reading
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Norman Cousins Quote
Norman Cousins Quote: What’s Up With Pooj? This isn’t a particularly uplifting quote and maybe that’s why it resonated with me so strongly. I love the person I’m becoming, I’m more aware, have proper boundaries and am much more confident. However, I had to go through some of the worst pain and experiences to get… Continue reading
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New Month, Same Old Crap
It’s February already, even though it feels like we ushered in January. Weird how fast the time flies by when we get older. When we’re young we can’t wait for the month to end. I’m trying to remain optimistic but the last few days of this month haven’t been the best. It just makes me… Continue reading
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