Category: psychology
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I hate myself -says me. I love myself -says Me.
Oh my gosh God is so good. -says my Higher Power. Life is so, so hard and scary. -says my wounded inner child, Gertrude. (Wounded inner child Bri has been named Gertrude, to remind myself that although she is a part of me, she also, paradoxically is not “who” I am. Does this make sense? …
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Gratitude becomes you
The gratitude It overwhelms my heart, To be a part of such a collective awakening of souls on this planet, Awakening to the divinity within. Awakening to Christ consciousness, Awakening to Love.
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Tidings
Good tidings The Christmas season is almost upon us And yet, we still struggle with depression, and unrest. What do you do to stay positive amidst all of the earthly brokenness? I have found Christ in a way never experienced before. I have been reading the Bible, praying, and giving of my time and $…
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I see flowers
Daisies, petunias, roses, and lilacs My world ignites in colors – no more sad, dark, bleak black Succulents, wildflowers, tulips, and berries Round and around we go, God I know always carries I can see it in color, I can see it evolve in the sand, The blue birds make it pretty songs – I…
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4 things I’ve learned since starting meditation in October
I’ve been meditating for two-ish months now, first for 20 minutes twice a day, now for 40 minutes twice a day…in a month I’ll be meditating for an hour twice a day, time permitting. Here’s what I’ve learned since starting back in October: What does your meditation journey look like? What’s been the biggest challenge…
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things are about to change
I’ve been working through some medication changes with my doctor and things have been appearing bleak to me. I’ve been sleeping over 12 hours every night, struggling with my mind & thoughts, not exercising enough or meditating, and overall managing a pretty negative self-image. I’m going to start practicing the 5-4-3-2-1 rule to start waking…
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The Beauty of Bipolar – it wakes You up
I’m not saying that bipolar isn’t the most challenging, heart-wrenching, stare-into-the-abyss-and-scream mental illness there is, but I AM saying there’s a reason for it. And I will explain why in the following: Bipolar disorder is, first, and foremost, a mood disorder. It affects our moods, and as Adyashanti, popular meditation and spiritual teacher, points out,…
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a sweet day, today
The day is sweet. My life is filled with charisma, and I dance with unicorns and belay into the red-wooded forest as my sweat transforms into sod-y pop, rich with the nutrients of a gay dandelion. At least this is what my soul would have me believe. In reality, in MY reality none-the-less, I am…
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Love
I’m realizing that to truly live an authentic and freedom-filled life, there are steps one must take (well, everyone has a different list of steps, but here are mine): Love yourself first, and by this I mean, don’t let others’ opinions of you matter, or your projections of others’ opinions of you. And if they…
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