The mind is the source of all suffering, and it is also the source of all happiness.
– Pema Chodron
Categories
- SUGA | Agust D’s AMYGDALA: Understanding and Addressing Trauma
Today I am (proudly) outing myself as a member of BTS ARMY. Suga has been my ultimate bias since day one of enlistment. When I first learned that he was known as the one who falls asleep a lot and is called a “grandpa” by the other members, I was like “Yep, that’s the one.”… Read more: SUGA | Agust D’s AMYGDALA: Understanding and Addressing Trauma - Self-Compassion and Difficulty Getting Things Done
It’s pretty ironic when a perfectionist attempts to create a website on perfectionism. The entire task seems pretty self-defeating for someone who needs things to be perfect before they can be shared with the world. And since nothing is ever perfect, nothing is ever published. If you go back through the dates of my posts… Read more: Self-Compassion and Difficulty Getting Things Done - I’m back and I survived getting married!
If you keep up with my blog, you know I haven’t posted a new article in several months. I posted a few times on social media, but for the most part I took a break from that too. The main reason for my absence was because I was getting married! It’s been a whirlwind of… Read more: I’m back and I survived getting married! - Simone Biles Slays Demands for Perfection and Wins Gold in Self Love
This morning I read an article in the New York Times about “Simone Biles and the Weight of Perfection.” Of course, the entire internet is abuzz with articles about her quitting the Olympics, but this one caught my eye because it addresses the “weight of perfection.” Those words deeply resonate with me. I don’t know… Read more: Simone Biles Slays Demands for Perfection and Wins Gold in Self Love - Healing Your Younger Self To Overcome Narcissistic Trauma
I am a strong believer in the healing power of therapy. Since beginning therapy, I have made significant improvements in understanding my emotions and overcoming struggles. However, one topic that is difficult to bring up and seemingly impossible to move past is the memories I share with a narcissist. An adult who played a role… Read more: Healing Your Younger Self To Overcome Narcissistic Trauma
