Embracing Your Fears

Even the most rough and rugged human beings have some fear or challenge that’s difficult to face. Recognizing your fears and the source of that fear are the first steps to embracing them. With all things in life we must recognize situations for what they are before we can begin practicing change. Awareness is whereContinue

Being the Bully

When you’re going out of your way to prove someone is beneath you, chances are you’re leagues under the seas beneath them. We are all out here doing our best in life, even the bullies. Often times being the bully is a defense developed from childhood. And before you groan about “again with childhood trauma”Continue

Relationships + Childhood Trauma

When two people begin to coexist there are often clashes that occur. You’re individuals who have lived a certain way and figuring out how your partner lives can be contrary to your own standards. In a healthy relationship, these clashes are openly discussed and some compromise is determined or we simply accept that quirk ofContinue

Healing with Mental Illness

Not every soul who experiences a traumatic situation will develop symptoms of PTSD. However, some of us will be identified as mentally ill because we do struggle with symptoms like anxiety, depression and hyper vigilance. While mental illness creates additional obstacles it does not mean we cannot practice healing methods for our betterment. A lotContinue

Give Time To Your Passions

When we honor our indulgence for passion projects we find more joy in our days. Dedicating a slice of your day (if that’s all you can give) to something passionate to you can get your inner light burning brighter. Even if it is not practical to make your passion a day job, there’s no ruleContinue