be a friend to yourself
“what progress, you ask, have i made? i have begun to be a friend to myself.” Continue reading be a friend to yourself
Month: January 2018
rage bingeing
it loses something in the defining. it sanitizes the binge and downplays it; it’s a tidy description for something that is panicked, frantic, violent, destructive, and soul destroying. Continue reading rage bingeing
so don’t be anxious
“avoid anxious thoughts. if you want to make progress, stop feeling anxious about things.”
thanks, tips. if i could avoid anxious feelings, i wouldn’t be in this mess. Continue reading so don’t be anxious
harm none, do what you will
don’t let your actions cause harm. it’s elegantly practical. i wonder why it’s such a struggle to apply this rule to ourselves? Continue reading harm none, do what you will
my depression is – random thoughts
my depression is singular. it’s hearing only one note. tasting only one flavour. seeing only one colour. it overwhelms everything and turns the experience of life into monochrome rather than a palette of complexities and nuances. Continue reading my depression is – random thoughts
teeth and eating disorders don’t mix
i spent the morning having dental molds of my teeth made, so my dentist could make a model of my mouth and we could start putting together a plan to replace the eight teeth i’ve had to have removed, and crown the ones that they were able to save with root canals. just one of the unintended and expensive side-effects an eating disorder brings to the table. Continue reading teeth and eating disorders don’t mix
be a good person
my basic personal philosophy is as follows: try to be a good person. it’s been the same for as long as i can remember. i suspect that i am genetically predisposed to niceness. there are worse qualities to be in possession of. Continue reading be a good person
do the next right thing, not the next thing
“i did not meditate today and i’m not going to. my mood and mental state is not conducive to it being a positive experience.” Continue reading do the next right thing, not the next thing
mental illnesses steal your life
“i almost exploded into a million pieces a little over three decades ago. things happened, and the traumatic events almost broke me apart.” Continue reading mental illnesses steal your life
my ninja obsession and moderation
i’ve wanted a high-powered blender forever, or at least since i saw one munch its way through anything and everything on a commercial a few months back…it grinds up leafy greens and various other ingredients like a magic bullet on steroids. Continue reading my ninja obsession and moderation
