I felt a sting of selfishness stab into me for a long time, knowing that I'm not satisfied with merely being "happy" in life. What kind of ungrateful being was I, to be blessed with a job I love, a caring family, supportive friends, and still feel like something so dark and empty hid within me?
Read More"Working" means exchanging your time for money to buy the stuff you need. With some luck, we all hope to find a job where we don't despise every click of the minute hand. With a ton of luck, we hope for a career where we feel rewarded.
Read MoreAfter throwing out ideas for simple ways to begin a more natural lifestyle, I received awesome feedback that the post was on the right track, but the people need even more. The most common question readers followed up with was...
"What's that recipe for gorgeous healthy hair, and what's the deal with the stuff I'm already using?!"
I've been hit over the head with some emotional sledgehammers this week, and while I felt all of the stress zooming around my brain like a passenger to Earnhardt Jr., I didn't know how to deal with it. Thankfully I've learned that distracting myself and pretending all is hunky-dory will get my healing nowhere.
Read MoreWhat is the purpose of life? What is my own life's purpose? Aren't we all just a bunch of dirt piled together that's just, for better or worse, become aware of our own existence?
Read MoreWe can often become so wrapped up in obtaining the things we want, that we forget to take a step back and remember to appreciate what we already have.
Read MoreMy whole life I was blessed with what we all thought was a natural lifestyle. The reality is that many of the seemingly harmless products and habits we grew up with are now being exposed as toxic, unsafe, or even deadly.
Read MoreMy flushed cheeks were brave, bare against the frigid air...
Read MoreTalking about my body makes my skin crawl. It's crippling to spiel about my physical traits and the seemingly endless battles I had with them. I think the word I am looking for here is vulnerable.
Read MoreNo matter how much we adore our hobbies, the temptation of lazy hours in front of the TV or social media can still trump our natural drive to run with our passions.
Read MoreMost of the time I at least attempt to find the silver lining, the laughter in the darkest moments to remind me that even though it hurts right now, this darkness will pass and there is sure to be a light up ahead.
Read More“Hippie is a state of mind...”
Read MoreIt's a real mood-killer, but we all do it. When we look around at others and witness their ability to accomplish our goals with more ease or with less heartache, it makes us wonder what we are doing wrong.
Read MoreThis was written in the midst of a surging anxiety attack (although I am thankful to say it was the first one in weeks, breaking some unofficial record I'm sure).
Read MoreWe can invest so much energy sheltering ourselves from pain that we gamble away our ability to feel anything at all.
Read MoreOkay, I'm giving in. I'm ready to entertain the possibility of a grand adventure.
Read MoreI strive for a life of peace for all, but I am human. Despite my attempts to radiate positive energy, the truth is that quick-to-react garble has been flying out of my mouth too much lately.
Read MoreLife is just the "same old, same old."Wake up, drive to work, drive home, clean up, crash, wake up, drive to work, drive home, clean up, crash..
Read MoreMy wish for you is that you allow your mind to open, your heart to overcome, and your bountiful kindness to flourish. These breathtaking quotes inspire a deeper connection with ourselves and our loved ones, beyond greeting cards and teddy bears holding chocolate.
Read MoreConstant attempts at comfortable corners...
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