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It’s the season for shadow work – but it’s probably not what you think
If you're plugged in to the health & wellness world, you may have heard this phrase "shadow work" coming up a lot lately. Right after Halloween and into Scorpio season - the season of increasing darkness certainty sets the tone for the most mysterious practice in the self-development toolbox.
By Sierra Vandervort 6 years ago in Motivation
You Will Be, Who You Believe You Will Be.
Story of a relentless little girl... A Miracle Baby While she was on the road one day, Janet, a pregnant woman, felt that she was going into labor. Concerned, she looked for the nearest hospital. It was not the best, but she was in a third world country, and the most recommended hospital was about an hour away. She knew she had to make a quick and safe decision for her and her baby. So, she checked into the hospital nearby, where she was admitted immediately given her condition.
By Laura Joinville6 years ago in Motivation
Forgiveness is your superpower!
When I first looked into the aspect of the benefits of forgiveness… I had no idea what I was getting into. What if I told you, being forgiving can make you have a happier and healthier life? Sounds pretty simple? Or maybe not for some of us. I get it. Easier said than done.
By Hailey Marie6 years ago in Motivation
Isolation
Its been about four months since I wrote my last piece here, which I originally intended to follow up much sooner than this. But then again, time hasn't exactly been something I'm keeping much track of these days. Four months ago we had been self isolated to our home for three months. By standard math, that makes this seven, going on eight months at home. Can you imagine that? Eight months staying in one place, not leaving for work or school, not being able to go out or see friends. Its a form of hell, for sure.
By Christopher Howard6 years ago in Motivation
Chapter 2020
RIP to the things we loved and lost in 2020. In this era of it's okay to not be okay, I want to take a moment to ackowledge the things that dramatically and drastically changed in our lives as a result of this pandemic. The crazy unique thing about this situation is that no matter what your stance is on the pandemic itself, everyone can agree that we were all changed by it in some capacity. Things about the world after this year will never be the same. Our life stories have reached a pivotal point where every character can now share a trauma bond over the whip lash that was the start of this new decade. But you know what? Great stories come out of tales of resilience and we are all characters in our own life stories. Welcome to this chapter, strap yourself in, because this isn't going to be the kind of story that goes something like..
By Dani B6 years ago in Motivation
A Healthy, Happy Mind in 3 Steps
Nutrition Your diet is the foundation of your overall well being, because the foods you consume contribute the resources that your body needs in order to function properly. Everyone has at least some idea of how nutrition affects your physical health, but it also has a profound impact on your mind, as well. For example, a zinc deficiency can contribute to depression, and so can vitamin D. Adequate nutrition can impact your mental well being in numerous ways, both directly and indirectly. Therefore you need to understand your body’s dietary needs and the contents of the foods you eat in order to meet those needs. Carbs are the energy source that your body prefers, and a lack of energy can put you in a worse mood. Failing to address this problem over time can cause your mental health to decline. You can also use supplements to make managing your diet a lot simpler. Vitamin D supplements can help with fatigue and depression, and the Thrive patch promotes energy and mental clarity.
By Damien Justus6 years ago in Motivation
An Introduction
After I experienced some writers block, unsure what I should write for my first story, I decided on an introduction because that's where things usually start off after all, right? But I found this to be a bit of a challenge. Do I introduce myself using labels that have been placed on me by society? The ones that seem to sum us up as a whole person? I feel that I'm more than these labels. I'm an addict, but I'm also an artist, I'm a daughter, I'm a lover, I'm a hater. I'm flawed and weak, but I'm also strong, capable of accomplishing anything I'm passionate about. I'm recovered, and I'm troubled. I'm not healthy mentally, but my being isn't measured by diagnosis'. I'm confused about my sexuality because there's too many labels to choose one. So, who am I, really? My name is Bianca, I'm 22 living in a world that's currently turned upside down. Funny enough, my life was upside down from the star and only just started turning right side up when this virus came around to torment us all. On March 16th 2020 my mind connected this constellation of thoughts acquired over the last 8 years that caused a switch in mentality. I got clean and I've fallen, but instead of admitting defeat and staying down like I'd done those years before, this time, I got right back up. I think I've become a new person entirely too many times to count. Instead of focusing on my mistakes and lost battles, I'm choosing to keep my mind and perspective open enough to acknowledge that lost battles don't equal a lost war, and falling down isn't what speaks about me, it's the ability to get back up that speaks volumes. I write, draw and paint. I've been learning and practising meditation and mindfulness. I learn as much as I can about psychology in an attempt to learn about myself and others - how to help myself and others. I absorb as much information as I can learning from other people and their experiences, accumulating all these ideas until I finally gained enough knowledge to make a difference in my life. So, you can imagine my delight when I was introduced to a community where I can continue accumulating knowledge while sharing what I've learned along the way as well. I'm grateful to everyone who has had the courage to share their story because all these stories have taught me how to change my own, which I invite you to follow along with me here.
By 𝕭𝖎𝖆𝖓𝖈𝖆 🦋6 years ago in Motivation
The View From The Back Of The Room
So, I grew up with a single mom, who worked in silicon valley, but who wanted more than anything to own her own business. She'd put her own dreams on hold for so long, mostly because she had me to think of. So, when she had the opportunity to, she’d go to seminars, workshops, trainings, and usually brought me along. This was the late 80s and early 90s, and to my mind, the fun stuff was all in the back of the room.
By Shannon Van Enger6 years ago in Motivation
