why it’s hard to be kind
“one of the most profound lessons i learned from my last stint at rehab came from a weekly group exercise we did. we were given a typewritten list of personal qualities with space beside each for checkmarks. some of the traits were good, some not so good. trustworthy or hostile. open or closed off. accepting or judgmental. you get the idea.” Continue reading why it’s hard to be kind
i see you
“i see you.
i see your face and the muscles of your jaw,
and the way your teeth sit loosely in your gums,
too big for your face.” Continue reading i see you
My eating disorder.
~trigger warning – eating disorders~ You got up this morning, stretched, and staggered into the kitchen. Depending on your preference, you waited impatiently for coffee or tea before getting started on your morning routine. You showered, got dressed, and got ready to face the day, at work or at home. Maybe breakfast, maybe not. Lunchtime rolled around, and you were hungry, so you grabbed some … Continue reading My eating disorder.
random acts of kindness
“i think people undervalue kindness. it’s a characteristic i try to hold front and centre, even when i get cut off in traffic by people who are oblivious to the location and function of the turn signal. in part, being kind is a little selfish; i get guilt when i’m unkind and since i hate feeling that way, i take the necessary steps to avoid doing so.” Continue reading random acts of kindness
