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Once we accept life as something filled with uncertainty and challenge by its very nature, our hearts and minds become available to live it more fully.
Once we accept life as something filled with uncertainty and challenge by its very nature, our hearts and minds become available to live it more fully.
Anxiety will tell us we’re done for, but we have the final say.
Even in the deepest of struggles, we always have the ability to choose our response.
When we let go of the pressure to have chosen the perfect job, or the perfect partner, or the perfect life path, happiness finds us much more readily.
When you pay more attention to your inner emotional experiences and accept whatever comes up, you will find it easier to give yourself support and nurturance.
When we let go of trying to will our emotions away, we also let go of our helplessness.
By becoming aware of your eating patterns and your thoughts and feelings about food, you can begin to make new choices about what and how you eat.
The person that can offer you the best, most consistent support is you.
If we slow down and allow ourselves, routine visits to a consistent place or activity offer us the opportunity to reflect on our past, present, and future
The middle ground between selfishness and selflessness is self-care: recognizing and responding to your needs and the needs of others.