Expand Your Shine
As the diversity of human expression expands, I can recognize this expansion as a gift. Is there a part of me that’s been in hiding? Can I recognize and love this part of myself today? Is there anything I can do, now or in the future, to encourage this part of myself...
Release the Stance
Playing the victim can be tempting. There’s a perverse power in being the one who’s been wronged. Others can feel bad for me. They can offer me comfort and solace. Also? The person who harmed me gets to be wrong. That can feel perversely satisfying as well. But does...
Confusion Lessons
In the middle of questions and confusion, knowing what to do can feel impossible. That’s when it’s time to not do anything. That’s when it’s time to let time do its magic. In time, my confusion lessens. In time, clarity emerges. In time, my way becomes clear. It can...
Wash That Slime Away
Feeling slimed is no fun. Slime can activate my feelings of shame and low self-esteem. When I walk away from a slimy interaction, I can unpack it. Is this person safe? Can I spend less time with them in the future? And what stories are they evoking in me? These...