Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Reclaiming Yourself”
Ever been going about your day, minding your own business, when . . . BOOM! Someone suddenly dumps a load of negativity all over you? Whether they make it about you, are distressed by the world, or stuck in their own fear, lies, and complaints, you might get sucked into their overwhelm, anxiety, depression, or stress. Rather than allowing someone …
Feeling stressed in quarantine? Create. Bored? Create. And I don’t just mean making your own face mask, though I have seen some amazing creations for those. You don’t have to be a talented painter, poet, sculptor, or musician. . . each of us has a natural, curious, creative spirit that many of us have squashed since we were kids. What …
There’s a lot of talk and bias in our society about the value of decluttering – our space, our schedules, and our lives. I’ve indeed done my share of clearing out my closets, shaking the blanket of relationships that no longer serve me, and winnowing down my to-do list. Meanwhile, I’ve learned there’s an equally valuable lesson not only from …
Recently, a friend gave me a book whose core message was to appreciate what we have, instead of always focusing on having more and being more. My first reaction: Pissed. The author is wealthy. Easy to be happy with what you have when you’re sitting on piles of dough. The writer goes on to say that even people who are …
This morning, I was listening to a seminar on empowerment. The teacher (Debbie Ford) suggested, “Stand in the mirror and say, “I am hot, sexy, and delicious!” When I heard the word “delicious,” I cringed. After journaling about why, I realized that I used to be passionately sensual – excitedly drinking in pleasure and beauty. But after experiencing so many setbacks and failures over the past several years, I’d …
Three weeks ago, my life fell apart. After yet one more wish that didn’t come true, it all came crashing down. Like Humpty Dumpty cracked wide open, I saw painfully clearly all the ways I’d been living that were keeping me unhappy: doubting myself, clutching to specific outcomes, and measuring my worth by achievement – society’s definition of success. There …
It all started with the bike rack. Now that I had a new car, I could no longer use my Yakima rack, which wasn’t compatible with my new hatch. As I dug it out of the back of my closet, I noticed all sorts of other outdoor gear I never use any more, as well …
