The Journey to Loving Your Body.
Self-compassion was a foreign concept to me before I entered into the Yoga realm. I didn't learn much about emotion growing up, except that if you were crying, you hid it.
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The Reveal: It’s Not Always as Sexy as It Sounds.
I have allowed myself to articulate core beliefs about worth and wounds, and not automatically shut them away for fear of anyone else's feelings about my (perceived) brokenness.
Say ‘Fuck It’ to Naysayers, and Make Your Own Decisions.
Earlier in life, I didn't even realize that other people totally influenced my decisions. As you can imagine, they weren't always optimal for me. I suffered. I don't blame them, as back then I didn't realize my own power and subconsciously gave the power over my life to others. I didn't believe ...
Being Reborn As The Butterfly That I Am.
I realize now, looking back at my journey of transformation, which felt more as a transmutation -- a death/rebirth process -- what I went through was an energetic, alchemical process that changed my whole consciousness and, consequently, my self-identity, the process akin to what a caterpillar ...
3 Key Steps To Self-Compassion.
The Dalai Lama says that having compassion for oneself is the basis for developing compassion for others. When we have learned to have compassion for ourselves, this leads us naturally to unlimited friendliness toward others.
Feeling Blue? It Looks More Like A Grey Color To Me.
Unfortunately, there are some people who don't believe in mental illness or minimize what we go through, but if you put yourself out there and share your story, I am sure many could have a change of heart and mind.
Put Yourself First, Don’t Look For Society’s Validation.
I hear young women speak very eloquently and passionately about moving the needle forward (getting back to being a proud feminist too), like Emma Watson’s recent, impactful UN speech. HeForShe is great… but… author and activist Gloria Steinem would be the first one to tell you that things ...