I'd like to start a new trend. People often talk about their bucket list, but very few talk about what they don't want to do. Living with ongoing health issues and limited energy and focus after chemo, I have come to the realization that it is more important for me to not waste time and … Continue reading My Anti-Bucket List
Wake Up Gurl!
Alone or Lonely?
I have always enjoyed being alone. From as far back as I can remember I was just as content playing alone as I was playing with my friends. As a matter of fact, I cherished my time alone. I have many solitary activities that I enjoy, so being alone is never a problem for me. … Continue reading Alone or Lonely?
Cousin’s Christmas
Cousins. In my area there are 18 of us, so we have had some large parties. Growing up I had a love/yuck relationship with them. As a kid I remember my cousins coming to my house for the holidays, anticipating their arrival with a mixture of excitement and dread. Each gathering could go either way … Continue reading Cousin’s Christmas
The Covert Narcissist
As I learn more about the characteristics of Narcissists (narc's) I find I'm looking more carefully at the people in my life. As I look I see several full blow narc's, the worse of which are the covert narcissists; the one's who swear they have only my best interest at heart. Some examples of narcissistic … Continue reading The Covert Narcissist
My Dysfunctional Angels
The Battle of the Shame Angel versus the Self-Love Angel begins. Source: Shame vs. Self Love I've come to see my feelings of shame and my slowly growing self love as the good and bad angels sitting on each shoulder. Unfortunately, the Shame Angel is much, much stronger then my Self-Love Angel. This was never … Continue reading My Dysfunctional Angels
Shame vs. Self Love
The Battle of the Shame Angel versus the Self-Love Angel begins.
Yoga Nidra – Where Do You Take Me?
I was drug to my first Yoga Nidra class by one of my yoga buddies in September. Struggling as I did with Savasana, I was not thrilled with the idea of an hour long Savasana class. My friend assured me it would be worth it, and that it might even help me with my Savasana … Continue reading Yoga Nidra – Where Do You Take Me?
My 1st Thanksgiving & Gratitude
Yesterday was the 1st time I've hosted a holiday dinner alone. Before my marriage I lived alone and accepted others' invites, so no stress there. Once married, my ex, the Chef, did the cooking for holiday meals. Last year, the first round of holidays post separation, my parents and cousins bailed me out, my … Continue reading My 1st Thanksgiving & Gratitude
Codependency or Self-Love Deficit Disorder?
In case you haven't heard of him, Ross Rosenberg is an online guru who tackles the issues of "codependency" in relation to those in a relationship with a narcissist. He has numerous youtube videos, as well as a book called The Human Magnet Syndrome. The idea that empaths are particularly preyed upon by narcissists … Continue reading Codependency or Self-Love Deficit Disorder?
Can Yoga Give Me Self-Love?
Self-love is not my strong suit. In fact, I’d go as far as to say that self-love is practically non-existent for me. I know that everyone has issues with various parts of themselves, like the stick thin woman who thinks her thighs are fat, or the over-weight but otherwise happy woman who hates her hair, … Continue reading Can Yoga Give Me Self-Love?
Groomed but Escaped 