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Back to the start

Going in circles is usually annoying. But it’s always a chance to start again. Or not.

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Life after the pit

The only thing I know of to truly get unstuck from the pit of despair… in-body living.

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Pit of despair

It can seem like the pit of despair is all there is to life. But it’s not true.

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Me helping me

Thankful for past me helping present me. And trying to help future me.

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Confessions of a joy skeptic

For anyone who doesn’t like joy. I get it, that used to be me, too.

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When life floods, taking it one step at a time

Emotional overwhelm rises, peaks and hangs out, then recedes. Space and grace help get through.

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Lifespan of an emotion

Do emotions last minutes, hours, days, weeks? OMG, years?

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What’s your response to the night sky?

“Wow, that’s gorgeous.” I wish I had known that response was possible, even for someone like me.

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Riding the wind

Fear requires a response. Responses can evolve.

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Thoughts are like string lights

When string lights start to fall, catch them. Don’t let the whole string collapse.

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Deep thoughts while being sick

Even when sick, there’s something to be learned. And grateful for.

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Attachment styles (of baby birds)

Sometimes the mirror of our painful parts arrives while experiencing marvelous things like baby birds. I hate that this is true.

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Not noticing, even the good stuff

What do we miss because of our expectations don’t match up? I wish I had noticed the life in front of me sooner.

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Experiencing all of life

I used to experience life only through my brain. It didn’t work.

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“Everything is Empty”

Then: Everything is empty
Now: Everything is full

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Leftover Gifts

Patterns from childhood started out as gifts. Feeling that is different than knowing it.

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Proof of Life

Can you go about living while kind of erasing yourself as you go? I didn’t know I was trying to do that.