Sawubona. Or the Art Of remembering That You Are Glorious
How redeeming is that? To still feel worthy of goodness even at your worst, and to know that you are just working to return to that which you already are?
3 Relationship Boundaries I wish I had learned much Earlier.
In my quest to master self-love and self-compassion, perhaps the most difficult task has been to change my relationship with others. That might explain why when I began this journey, … Continue Reading 3 Relationship Boundaries I wish I had learned much Earlier.
The Gospel of Self-Love, According To Ericka Hart.
Do you feel like you’re doing this self-love thing all wrong? I do. Well, I used to. I used to feel so much frustration and rage at the uphill … Continue Reading The Gospel of Self-Love, According To Ericka Hart.
Your Mother’s Insecurities Don’t have to be Yours
This video from interactive documentary {THE AND}, is a perfect example of the ways in which our parents often pass down their insecurities to us, in trying to shield us … Continue Reading Your Mother’s Insecurities Don’t have to be Yours
Dear Body, I Hear You.
This Love letter to her body, was submitted by Kimberly S. Dear Body, Many many years ago WE stood at this very same crossroad, overweight and tired and confused. I … Continue Reading Dear Body, I Hear You.
The Business Advice that Will Empower You: Day 19 of #31DaysofSelfCompassion
Ten year-old Egypt Ufele is a 5th grader who constantly got bullied by her peers because of her weight. In response, she created a clothing line for plus-sized women and … Continue Reading The Business Advice that Will Empower You: Day 19 of #31DaysofSelfCompassion
Change Your Relationship with Food, Change Your Life: Day 18 of #31DaysofSelfCompassion.
“Eat the cupcake! It’s your birthday, you can do it!” I remember watching a documentary about eating disorders and there is one scene where it was the birthday of one … Continue Reading Change Your Relationship with Food, Change Your Life: Day 18 of #31DaysofSelfCompassion.
Self-Love Will Not Stop You From Losing Weight, so Go For It: Day 18 of #31DayofSelfCompassion
My main resistance to beginning a self love journey was the fear that somehow I would be letting myself go, and I would lose my self-discipline. And it a way, … Continue Reading Self-Love Will Not Stop You From Losing Weight, so Go For It: Day 18 of #31DayofSelfCompassion
Michelle “Shot Put Diva” Carter, Meng Suping and Alexa Moreno Show us That Representation Matters. Day 15 of #31DaysOfSelfCompassion.
Note however, that athletic prowess should not be an indicator of how much respect we should give heavier people. A person shouldn’t have to do a handstand or squat 200 pounds in front of you to demonstrate why they deserve basic human courtesy.
The Truth About Positive Affirmations: Day 13 of #31DayofSelfCompassion
“You are beautiful” “You are worthy” “You are strong” These are the words my friend used to ask me to repeat to myself everyday, while looking in the mirror. I … Continue Reading The Truth About Positive Affirmations: Day 13 of #31DayofSelfCompassion
We Don’t Talk Anymore: Day 11 of #31DaysofSelfCompassion
When I began my journey of self-compassion, the most difficult thing for me was learning how to be kinder with words and actions. Having spent so much time hating my … Continue Reading We Don’t Talk Anymore: Day 11 of #31DaysofSelfCompassion
Forget Beauty, Start Living: Day 10 of #31daysofSelfCompassion
“Why is Gaby Douglas’ hair still not combed”? “If Gaby got her edges right, she’d perform with excellence”. These are 2 of one too many comments about Olympic Champion Gaby … Continue Reading Forget Beauty, Start Living: Day 10 of #31daysofSelfCompassion
Man vs Food. Overcome Your Battle With Food through Mindfullness. Day 8 of #31DaysofSelfCompassion
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Sometimes, Life Just Sucks and That’s That: Day 7 of #31DaysOfSelfCompassion
All the years of eating disorders lasted so long because I didn’t know how to sit with my pain, how to befriend my discomfort. Some people do drugs, others abuse … Continue Reading Sometimes, Life Just Sucks and That’s That: Day 7 of #31DaysOfSelfCompassion
For Shame. Day 2 of #31daysofselfcompassion
Welcome to Day 2 of the 31 days of Self Compassion. Day 2: Surrendering to all the negative feelings we run from There is one emotion that follows you in … Continue Reading For Shame. Day 2 of #31daysofselfcompassion
Tiossan’s Re-Laugh-ation Experience is Exactly What You Need to Reset Your Life
I didn’t expect to cry, but there I was
